An Investigation of the Behavior of Citellus townsendii townsendii (Bachman) in Central Washington

Author

Mark Roy Fuller, Central Washington University

Document Type

Thesis

Date of Degree Completion

Summer 1971

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Biology

Committee Chair

Sheldon R. Johnson

Second Committee Member

Jared Verner

Third Committee Member

Robert H. Brown

Abstract

This study of the behavior of Citellus townsendii townsendii was based on field observations of animals at their northern most distribution. The squirrels' seasonal activity and behavioral repertoire, when considered with environmental parameters, suggest important adaptations for survival. The animals were in torpor from about July to February. Activity generally occurred during the midmorning hours, allowing them to avoid temperature extremes. Quantitative analysis of behavioral observations indicated that most activities occurred in a non-random order.

Recommended Citation

Fuller, Mark Roy, "An Investigation of the Behavior of Citellus townsendii townsendii (Bachman) in Central Washington" (1971). All Master's Theses. 1616.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/etd/1616

Language

English