Hunting success of lions affected by the moon’s phase in a wooded habitat
Variation in moonlight affects foraging, hunting and vigilance behaviours in many nocturnal species. Here, we explore the effect of moonlight on the movement and hunting behaviour of African lions. Previous studies found bright moonlight is associated with reduced hunting success; however, those stu...
Main Authors: | Preston, E, Johnson, P, Macdonald, D, Loveridge, A |
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Format: | Journal article |
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Wiley
2019
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