Vertical activity of the yellow-necked mouse (Rodentia: Muridae) at edge of a mixed forest.

Abstract

Vertical avtivity of Apodemus flavicollis was studied in Central Bohemia. Mice were captured into live traps placed at ground level and in trees at heights of 1 and 2 m.

Our results demonstrated that tree climbing is important component of the behaviour of A. flavicollis.

Keywords

• Vertical activity
• yellow-necked mouse
• Rodentia
• Muridae
• mixed forest
• ecology