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Survival estimation in a long-lived monitor lizard: radio-tracking of Varanus mertensi

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posted on 2023-05-19, 04:05 authored by Smith, JG, Griffiths, AD, Barry BrookBarry Brook
The population dynamics of varanids (large monitor lizards) is poorly understood. We report on the most detailed study to date of a population of one of Australia’s largest semi-aquatic varanids, Varanus mertensi. Survival of V. mertensi was derived from known-fate modelling of radio-tracked individuals over two and a half years. We demonstrate empirically what intuition suggests; that apparent survival probability in long-lived lizards is high over short sampling periods, with body size and gender influencing these estimates. Survival estimation in long-lived species such as varanids clearly requires longterm studies.

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Publication title

Population Ecology

Volume

52

Pagination

243-247

ISSN

1438-3896

Department/School

School of Natural Sciences

Publisher

Springer-Verlag Tokyo

Place of publication

3-3-13, Hongo, Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo, Japan, 113-0033

Rights statement

Copyright 2009 The Society of Population Ecology and Springer

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  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Coastal or estuarine biodiversity

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