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The association of roe deer population with weather conditions in hunting area in Eastern Croatia in period 2008-2018

Roe deer population response on climate change depends on availability of resources and the intensity of the change. The negative effect of cold winters on survival and reproduction and decreasing food availability affect population growth of roe deer. Air temperature is one of the main climatic elements when observing the climate of an area. Humidity is an important factor for normal life, it is calculated in percentages (up to 100%) and depends on the season. Climate conditions are important factors for the population dynamics of many ungulate species. They affect survival of offspring and strongly influence on reproduction. Considering the great importance of the roe deer population in Croatia, the aim of this study was to determine the knowledge about the relationship between all categories (offspring, young, middle-aged, and mature) of roe deer population and different weather conditions in hunting ground in Eastern Croatia during the analysed period from year 2008 to year 2018.

roe deer; population; humidity; air temperature

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