An observation of mating in free-living spotted-tailed quolls (Dasyurus maculatus gracilis)

IF 0.9 4区生物学 Q3 ZOOLOGY

Australian Mammalogy Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI:10.1071/am23041

S. E. Burnett

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Abstract

Mating by a pair of wild spotted-tailed quolls was captured in a series of still images on a motion camera at the Windsor Tableland, far north Queensland. Typical of dasyurids, the mating was prolonged (5.75 h), although shorter than that usually described for captive quolls. Surprisingly, mating commenced shortly before dawn, and continued into mid-morning in an exposed location on the rainforest floor. The mating resulted in a distinctive, cleared circular area on the forest floor, similar to that described in captive situations. This may be a useful, if short-lived trace, for identifying the presence of mating quolls.

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自由生活斑点尾鼬交配的观察

在昆士兰州北部的温莎高原，一对野生斑尾袋鼬交配的场景被动态摄像机拍了下来。典型的野袋鼬，交配时间延长(5.75小时)，虽然短于通常描述的圈养袋鼬。令人惊讶的是，交配在黎明前不久就开始了，一直持续到上午十点左右，地点是雨林地面上的一个暴露的地方。交配会在森林地面上形成一个独特的圆形区域，类似于圈养的情况。这可能是一个有用的，如果短暂的痕迹，以确定交配鼬的存在。

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Australian Mammalogy ZOOLOGY-

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2.50

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期刊介绍： Australian Mammalogy is a major journal for the publication of research in all branches of mammalogy. The journal’s emphasis is on studies relating to Australasian mammals, both native and introduced, and includes marine mammals in the Antarctic region. Subject areas include, but are not limited to: anatomy, behaviour, developmental biology, ecology, evolution, genetics, molecular biology, parasites and diseases of mammals, physiology, reproductive biology, systematics and taxonomy. Australian Mammalogy is for professional mammalogists, research scientists, resource managers, consulting ecologists, students and amateurs interested in any aspects of the biology and management of mammals. Australian Mammalogy began publication in 1972 and is published on behalf of the Australian Mammal Society.