Mammal diversity and temporal activity patterns in a Mediterranean botanical garden: evidence for urban refuge function
Abstract
Keywords
- behavioral plasticity
- camera trapping
- Mediterranean region
- mammal community
- temporal activity
- urban refuge
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Zoology (Other)
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Burak Akbaba
*
0000-0002-5064-1418
Türkiye
Şafak Bulut
0000-0002-6504-1095
Türkiye
Ahmet Karataş
0000-0002-5985-2094
Türkiye
Halil Çakan
0000-0002-8931-9653
Türkiye
Publication Date
September 15, 2026
Submission Date
March 2, 2026
Acceptance Date
May 12, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 19 Number: 3