Journal of Ethology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 43(1), P. 3 - 12

Published: Dec. 18, 2024

Abstract Dietary flexibility allows animals to respond adaptively food pulses in the environment. Here we document novel emergence of widespread hunting California voles and carnivorous feeding behavior by ground squirrels. Over two months twelfth year a long-term study on squirrel population, 74 events juvenile adult squirrels both sexes depredating, consuming, and/or competing over vole prey. Our video footage, photographic evidence, direct observations marked individual provide insights into ecological circumstances favoring behavioral foraging associated with decadal peak abundance. Digital images related article are available at http://www.momo-p.com/showdetail-e.php?movieid=momo241126ob01a

Language: Английский