Seasonal elevational movements of sika deer on Mt. Goyo, northern Japan

• Published in: Mammal study Vol. 25; no. 2; pp. 107 - 114
• Main Authors: Takatsuki, Seiki, Suzuki, Kazuo, Higashi, Hideo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Tokyo BioOne 01.01.2000
• Subjects: Cervus nippon; Deer

In order to observe seasonal movements of sika deer, Cervus nippon, on Mt. Goyo in northern Honshu, the main island of Japan, 18 deer were radio-equipped and their locations were monitored from October 1989 through January 1992. Four deer showed elevational movements (migratory type) and 5 deer stay...