| Abstract: | Rabbit burrows in three different habitats in an arid area showed characteristic variations and differences. Burrows in stony soil were generally cooler and more humid than burrows in sand and gravel soil. The temperature of the burrows in sand and gravel showed similar characteristics but the humidity in the gravel burrows was almost always significantly less than that of the sand burrows. Air and ground temperatures were significantly correlated but air and ground humidities showed a less significant correlation. Seasonal differences in microclimate within and between the three types of burrows were pronounced and are thought to cause differences in the survival of rabbits in arid areas. |
