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5241183 
Journal Article 
Feeding responses to predator-based repellents in the mountain beaver (Aplodontia rufa) 
Epple, G; Mason, , JR; Aronov, E; Nolte, DL; Hartz, RA; Kaloostian, R; Campbell, D; Smith A B, III 
1995 
Yes 
Ecological Applications
ISSN: 1051-0761
EISSN: 1939-5582 
5 
4 
1163-1170 
English 
WOS:A1995TF37500028 
BIOSIS COPYRIGHT: BIOL ABS. Predator odors have potential as feeding repellents for mammalian herbivores, including Aplodontia rufa, the mountain beaver. However, the repellency of major chemical constituents of natural predator scents for this species has not been evaluated. In this study, the effects of several synthetic sulfur compounds from predator scents on feeding by mountain beavers were assessed and compared to the effects of coyote (Canis latrans) urine. Retrieval of food by mountain beavers from bowls scented with either coyote urine, diluted with water to different concentrations, synthetic components of predator scents, or control odorants was studied. The following synthetic compounds were tested: DELTA3-Isopentenyl methyl sulfide (IMS), a compound present in urine from several canid species; 2,2 dimethylthietane (DMT), a major constituent in anal gland secretion from the mink (Mustela vison); a 1:1 mixture of 2-propylthietane (PT) and 3-propyl-1,2-dithiolane (PDT), compounds occurri 
APLODONTIA RUFA; FEEDING REPELLENTS; MOUNTAIN BEAVER; PREDATOR ODORS