Experiments were performed in accordance with the relevant regulations (Tierschutzgesetz; Bundesgesetz über den Natur- und Heimatschutz). The study was conducted under the animal experimentation permit number 75/2009 by the veterinary office of the canton Zürich; the permit included an approval of the methods. Capture permits (as required by the nature conservation law) were provided by the nature conservation office of canton Lucerne.
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