On the sex and age structure of the Stone Marten (Martes foina) population from Sarnena Sredna Gora Mts. (Central Bulgaria)
Journal Title: ZooNotes - Year 2017, Vol 117, Issue
Abstract
The sex and age structure of the Stone Marten (Martes foina Erxleben, 1777) population from Sarnena Sredna Gora Mts. (Central Bulgaria) was studied. A total of 67 skulls were divided into three age groups using different methods. The population structure showed a male-biased sex ratio with adults predominating over yearlings.
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STANISLAVA PEEVA
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