Season, prey availability, sex, and age explain prey size selection in a large solitary carnivore

Season, prey availability, sex, and age explain prey size selection in a large solitary carnivore

Abstract Prey selection is a fundamental aspect of ecology that drives evolution and community structure, yet the impact of intraspecific variation on the selection for prey size remains largely unaccounted for in ecological theory. Here, we explored puma (Puma concolor) prey selection across six st...

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Main Authors: Logan Bates‐Mundell, Sara H. Williams, Kim Sager‐Fradkin, Heiko U. Wittmer, Maximilian L. Allen, Bogdan Cristescu, Christopher C. Wilmers, L. Mark Elbroch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-03-01
Series:Ecology and Evolution
Subjects:
intraspecific variation
optimal foraging
prey selection
Puma concolor
wildlife management
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.11080

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