This study found high rates of burrow abandonment over the period , with monthly precipitation being the dominant predictor for abandonment .
It is unclear if the annual patterns are typical of the species or simply local responses to areas prone to flooding .
This study found high rates of burrow abandonment over the period , with monthly precipitation being the dominant predictor for abandonment , although it is unclear if the annual patterns are typical of the species or simply local responses to areas prone to flooding .