naa a22 4500 510737188 CHVBK 20180411083015.0 cr unu---uuuuu 180411e20130101xx s 000 0 eng 10.1007/s11284-012-1005-x doi (NATIONALLICENCE)springer-10.1007/s11284-012-1005-x Use of GPS location clusters analysis to study predation, feeding, and maternal behavior of the Eurasian lynx [Elektronische Daten] [Miha Krofel, Tomaž Skrbinšek, Ivan Kos] Analysis of global positioning system (GPS) location clusters (GLCs) is becoming increasingly popular in studies of carnivore ecology. While promising, this application of GPS technology is still poorly developed for most species. We applied this method to study predation and maternal behavior of the Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) in the Dinaric Mountains. Low population densities, rugged terrain, dense vegetation, and administrative borders make studies of this endangered population using traditional methods and a limited budget very challenging. We used the geographic information system and linear mixed-effects models to understand the movement of lynx during the consumption process and denning period and estimate lynx kill rates. A total of 99% of kills were found at GLCs longer than 30h and with minimum two locations within 300m. We confirmed 86% of potential kills and all potential dens that were searched for in the field. High success in predicting kill and den sites showed that the Eurasian lynx is a suitable species for application of the GLC analysis methods. Comparison of field-confirmed kills with model predictions showed the possibility for remote estimation of approximate kill rates in Eurasian lynx. Movements of the lynx were primarily affected by daytime period, time since the last kill/den translocation, lynx category, and their interactions. Based on the empirical data, we programmed simulations of lynx movements and elaborated recommendations for more efficient field procedures and study designs (GPS schedules) for future studies. We believe that our findings and approach will also benefit studies of other species with similar behavior. The Ecological Society of Japan, 2012 Global positioning system nationallicence Kill rate nationallicence Lynx lynx nationallicence Mixed-effects models nationallicence Telemetry nationallicence Krofel Miha Animal Ecology Research Group, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Večna pot 111, 1001, Ljubljana, Slovenia aut Skrbinšek Tomaž Animal Ecology Research Group, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Večna pot 111, 1001, Ljubljana, Slovenia aut Kos Ivan Animal Ecology Research Group, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Večna pot 111, 1001, Ljubljana, Slovenia aut Ecological Research Springer Japan 28/1(2013-01-01), 103-116 0912-3814 28:1<103 2013 28 11284 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11284-012-1005-x text/html Onlinezugriff via DOI 1 research-article jats NATIONALLICENCE 856 40 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11284-012-1005-x text/html Onlinezugriff via DOI NATIONALLICENCE 700 1- Krofel Miha Animal Ecology Research Group, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Večna pot 111, 1001, Ljubljana, Slovenia aut NATIONALLICENCE 700 1- Skrbinšek Tomaž Animal Ecology Research Group, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Večna pot 111, 1001, Ljubljana, Slovenia aut NATIONALLICENCE 700 1- Kos Ivan Animal Ecology Research Group, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Večna pot 111, 1001, Ljubljana, Slovenia aut NATIONALLICENCE 773 0- Ecological Research Springer Japan 28/1(2013-01-01), 103-116 0912-3814 28:1<103 2013 28 11284 Metadata rights reserved Springer special CC-BY-NC licence nationallicence BK010053 XK010053 XK010000 NATIONALLICENCE NATIONALLICENCE NL-springer