Predicting the expected impact of climate change on the reproductive success of roe deer and wild boar

András Náhlik; Attila Farkas

doi:10.2478/ausae-2022-0008

Abstract

We have identified weather factors that may influence the reproductive characteristics of roe deer and wild boar, and thus the harvest rates in the future. By exploring the weather and other factors affecting reproductive success, considering the likely scenarios of climate change, we hope to predict future changes in reproductive capacity and, in the light of these, estimate the necessary changes in harvest rates to maintain reasonable numbers of animals.

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Predicting the expected impact of climate change on the reproductive success of roe deer and wild boar

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