Contribution to the current distribution, ecology and conservation of the European pond turtle Emys orbicularis (Linnaeus, 1758) in Bela Krajina (SE Slovenia)
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https://doi.org/10.14720/ns.15.2.23-38Keywords:
turtles, Emydidae, Bela krajina, Natura 2000Abstract
Although the European pond turtle is widespread in Bela krajina according to old data, very few recent data are available on its natural history and ecology from this region. Our goal was to determine the population structure of the European pond turtle of Bela krajina and its recent distribution. To do this, we caught and marked 48 individuals in the years 2008-2012. The European pond turtle was found in native and human-made water bodies of four areas. 40% of all caught individuals were up to 10 years of age. We confirmed reproduction at five localities (Prilozje, Zjot, Golek, oxbows of the Obrh stream, Nerajec) and registered nesting sites at ponds Golek and Gornji kal. The allochthonous red-eared slider turtle and yellow-bellied slider were also present at three localities. Our results indicate that the most stable population was found in the upper reaches of the Lahinja River, followed by oxbows of the Obrh stream near Metlika, and the environs of Prilozje and Hrast villages. We additionally present our conservation views and propose the Natura 2000 network to be expanded for this species.
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