Preference of pygmy rabbits (Brachylagus idahoensis) for various populations of big sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata)

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

White, Susan M.; Flinders, Jerran T.; Welch, Bruce L.

Source:

Journal of Range Management, Society for Range Management, Volume 35, Issue 6, p.724-726 (1982)

Call Number:

A82WHI01IDUS

URL:

https://journals.uair.arizona.edu/index.php/jrm/article/view/7429

Keywords:

Artemisia tridentata ssp. tridentata, Artemisia tridentata ssp. vaseyana, Brachylagus idahoensis, pygmy rabbit

Abstract:

Pygmy rabbits (Brachylagus idahoensis) were used in feeding trials to rate preference of 15 populations of 2 subspecies of big sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata ssp. vaseyana, Artemisia tridentata ssp. tridentata). Monoterpenoid content of sagebrush was determined for each population in the feeding trials and related to food preference. The rabbits showed no significant preference for one Artemisia subspecies over the other; instead, selection was made at the population level. There was no significant correlation between monoterpenoid content and dietary preference of pygmy rabbits.

Notes:

Reference Code: A82WHI01IDUS

Full Citation: White, S. M., J. T. Flinders, and B. L. Welch. 1982. Preference of pygmy rabbits (Brachylagus idahoensis) for various populations of big sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata). Journal of Range Management 35(6): 724-726.

Location: ANIMAL EF: BRACHYLAGUS IDAHOENSIS

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