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Daily, Monthly, and Seasonal Activity Patterns of the Eurasian Lynx (Lynx lynx) in Its Natural Habitats in Antalya, Türkiye

Antalya İlinde Doğal Habitatlarında Yayılış Gösteren Vaşak (Lynx Lynx)’ın Günlük, Aylık ve Mevsimsel Aktivite Desenleri

Dilek Arslan(ISPARTA UYGULAMALI BİLİMLER ÜNİVERSİTESİ, LİSANSÜSTÜ EĞİTİM ENSTİTÜSÜ)0000-0003-0489-8033
Yasin Ünal(ISPARTA UYGULAMALI BİLİMLER ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0001-7180-133X
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1–10
Publication Date
2026-09-21
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The results indicate that the Eurasian lynx exhibits a predominantly nocturnal and crepuscular activity pattern.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This study examines the temporal activity patterns of the Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) in Antalya Province, Türkiye, based on camera trap data.
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Key Findings & Data:Between 2021 and 2025, a total of 8,850 trap-days were obtained from 300 camera trap stations, yielding 166 independent lynx records.
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⚙️Variables:Aktivite deseni · Antalya · Büyük karnivor

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This study examines the temporal activity patterns of the Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) in Antalya Province, Türkiye, based on camera trap data. Between 2021 and 2025, a total of 8,850 trap-days were obtained from 300 camera trap stations, yielding 166 independent lynx records. Daily, seasonal, and monthly activity patterns were analyzed using circular statistics in ORIANA 4.0. The results indicate that the Eurasian lynx exhibits a predominantly nocturnal and crepuscular activity pattern. Activity peaks were observed during the evening (20:00–23:00) and early morning hours (04:00–08:00), while activity levels were minimal during midday. Seasonal analyses revealed that lynx activity shifted toward nighttime during summer, likely in response to high temperatures, whereas increased activity levels were observed during winter and autumn. Monthly patterns showed that the species remains active throughout the year, with fluctuations in activity intensity influenced by environmental conditions. Overall, the findings suggest that lynx activity patterns are shaped by prey behavior, climatic factors, and human disturbance. The predominance of nocturnal and crepuscular activity can be interpreted as both an ecological adaptation and a temporal avoidance strategy in response to anthropogenic pressures. This study provides important insights into the temporal ecology of the Eurasian lynx in Türkiye and contributes to the development of effective conservation and management strategies.

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Bu çalışma, Antalya ili sınırları içerisinde yayılış gösteren vaşak (Lynx lynx) popülasyonunun zamansal aktivite desenlerini fotokapan verilerine dayalı olarak incelemektedir. 2021–2025 yılları arasında 300 fotokapan istasyonundan elde edilen toplam 8850 fotokapan-gün verisi değerlendirilmiş ve 166 bağımsız vaşak kaydı analiz edilmiştir. Günlük, mevsimsel ve aylık aktivite desenleri, ORIANA 4.0 yazılımı kullanılarak gerçekleştirilen dairesel istatistik analizleri ile belirlenmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular, vaşağın belirgin şekilde gececil ve alacakaranlık odaklı bir aktivite deseni sergilediğini ortaya koymuştur. Aktivite yoğunluğu özellikle akşam saatlerinde (20:00–23:00) ve sabahın erken saatlerinde (04:00–08:00) zirve yaparken, gün ortasında minimum seviyeye düşmektedir. Mevsimsel analizler, yaz aylarında aktivitenin büyük ölçüde gece saatlerine kaydığını, kış ve sonbahar dönemlerinde ise aktivite yoğunluğunun arttığını göstermektedir. Aylık analizler, türün yıl boyunca aktif olduğunu, ancak aktivite düzeyinin çevresel koşullara bağlı olarak değişiklik gösterdiğini ortaya koymaktadır. Sonuç olarak, vaşağın aktivite desenlerinin av türlerinin davranışları, iklimsel faktörler ve insan kaynaklı baskılar tarafından şekillendiği anlaşılmaktadır. Türün gece ve alacakaranlık saatlerinde yoğunlaşan aktivitesi hem ekolojik gereksinimlere uyum hem de antropojenik etkilerden kaçınma stratejisi olarak değerlendirilebilir. Bu çalışma, Türkiye’de vaşak türünün zamansal ekolojisine ilişkin önemli katkılar sunmakta ve türün korunmasına yönelik yönetim planları için bilimsel bir temel oluşturmaktadır.

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Arslan, D., Ünal, Y. (2026). Daily, Monthly, and Seasonal Activity Patterns of the Eurasian Lynx (Lynx lynx) in Its Natural Habitats in Antalya, Türkiye. 21. Yüzyılda Fen ve Teknik, Cilt: 13, 1–10. https://ajindex.com/articles/1628552

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