Human impact on the spatiotemporal dynamics

An increase in the densities and distributions of small and medium sized carnivores due to human influences on ecosystems has been reported from several parts of the world during the last decades. It is currently a matter of great concern due to its potentially detrimental effects on animal communities. In this poster we will present data suggesting that the spatiotemporal dynamics of a medium sized generalist predator, the red fox, is linked to human activities in two main ways: High and temporally stable populations of foxes were observed in areas of human habitations and where large numbers of moose were shot during the hunting season. Probably, garbage and remains of shot moose are important resources for foxes during the winter.