Assessing the Use of Artificial Hibernacula by the Great Crested Newt (Triturus cristatus) and Smooth Newt (Lissotriton vulgaris) in Cold Climate in Southeast Norway

OOB Switch Assembly Construction of artificial overwintering habitats, hibernacula, or newt hotels, is an important mitigation measure for newt populations in urban and agricultural areas.We have monitored the use of four artificial hotels built in September 2011 close to a 6000 m2 breeding pond in Norway.The four hotels ranged from 1.6 to 12.4 m3

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