Contribution to the ecology of the Italian hare (Lepus corsicanus)

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 10(1)

Published: Aug. 4, 2020

Abstract The Italian hare ( Lepus corsicanus ) is endemic to Central-Southern Italy and Sicily, classified as vulnerable due habitat alterations, low density fragmented populations ecological competition with the sympatric European europaeus ). Despite this status , only few local studies have explored its features. We provided some key traits of niche well potential distribution in peninsula. All data derived from genetically validated presences. generated a suitability model using maximum entropy for main competitor, hare. dietary habits were obtained DNA metabarcoding High-Throughput Sequencing on faecal pellets. most relevant environmental variables affecting are shared hare, suggesting competition. variation observed altitudinal statistically significant between two species.The diet all year around includes 344 plant taxa accounted by 62 families. Fagaceae Fabaceae Poaceae Rosaceae Solanaceae (counts > 20,000) represented 90.22% total diet. (60.70%) (67.47%) abundant items occurring Spring/Summer Autumn/Winter diets, respectively. showed richness (N = 266) diversity index values (Shannon: 2.329, Evenness: 0.03858, Equitability: 0.4169) higher than 199, Shannon: 1.818, 0.03096, 0.3435). Our contribution adds important information broaden knowledge (spatial trophic) requirements representing effective support fitting management actions conservation planning.

Language: Английский

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First Data on the Seasonal Food Habits of the Cape Hare, Lepus capensis (Lagomorpha: Leporidae) in a Mountain Ecosystem, Northern Algeria

Mammal Study, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 50(3)

Published: April 23, 2025

Language: Английский

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Effects of dietary supplementation with extruded linseed and oregano in autochthonous goat breeds on the fatty acid profile of milk and quality of Padraccio cheese

Journal of Dairy Science, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 104(2), P. 1445 - 1453

Published: Dec. 11, 2020

Language: Английский

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Why Did Brown Hare Lepus europaeus Disappear from Some Areas in Central Poland?

Diversity, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(6), P. 465 - 465

Published: June 10, 2022

Brown hares originated in the open steppe grasslands of Eurasia and have adapted very successfully to a mixed, arable agriculture environment. In last decades 20th century, decline brown hare populations has been observed many European countries. this study, we documented long-term (1965–2018) population field forest mosaic central Poland (from over 30 ind./100 ha mid-1960s 1–2 past decade). We showed that recent autumn densities were same as compared preceding spring (suggesting low recruitment rate) recorded fields no longer higher than forests (probably due decrease habitat quality lands). also share red fox diet was now (0.1% vs. 13% past). (2004–2018) estimates another area located 70 km east (with similar structure, community predators climate conditions, but with less intense agriculture), where increasing. suggested farming practices most important factor for our study area.

Language: Английский

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Dietary habits of the European brown hare: summary of knowledge and management relapses

Ethology Ecology & Evolution, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 36(1), P. 21 - 40

Published: June 7, 2023

Assessing the nutritional needs and food preferences of animal species is important to design appropriate habitat improvement actions, in particular agricultural environments. The European brown hare Lepus europaeus a game conservation interest, typical open areas, with declining populations Eurasia. In this work, authors summarised current knowledge on feeding habits also discussed potential management relapses species. has developed digestive process called caecotrophy, which consists double passage through alimentary canal. Hares compensate for disadvantage by selecting foods high value, poor fibre rich fats proteins. thrives farmland as crops have even if monoculture reduction crop variety are considered main causes decline Even environment, spontaneous weeds an part diet, covering when cultivated plants low value or been harvested. restoration rotation polycultures (cereals cover crops), establishment agri-environmental measures such wildflower strips patches, represent effective strategies favour biodiversity habitats.

Language: Английский

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Feeding Preferences of the Italian Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus italicus Festa, 1925) in a Coastal Mediterranean Environment

Animals, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 11(2), P. 308 - 308

Published: Jan. 26, 2021

The present study was aimed to deepen the knowledge on diet and feeding preferences of Italian roe deer. research carried in Castelporziano Presidential Estate, a protected area Latium coast. Quadrat method used assess plant frequency, whereas composition determined by fecal micro-histological analysis. A total 143 species were identified site 109 them found feces Capreolus capreolus italicus. All over year, most taxa ingested low percentages (≤5%) utilized Quercus suber, Prunus spinosa, Rubia peregrina, Crateaegus monogyna. Fagaceae Rosaceae families represented bulk positively selected. In addition, positive selection Fabaceae Oleaceae wet season but not dry one. both periods deer showed for deciduous woody plants evergreen plants, instead avoided wild forbs graminoids. Our results confirmed that this subspecies behaved as generalist highly selective feeder.

Language: Английский

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Diet Selection by the Italian Hare (Lepus corsicanus de Winton, 1898) in Two Protected Coastal Areas of Latium

Animals, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(6), P. 687 - 687

Published: March 9, 2022

This study was focused on the diet and feeding behaviour of Lepus corsicanus in two protected coastal areas Latium, Castelporziano Presidential Estate (CPE) Circeo National Park (CNP). Plant frequency assessed by quadrat method, while composition determined microhistological analysis faecal samples. Over year, Italian hare fed 185 229 plant species identified vegetation, with most them ingested low percentages (≤1%). During dry season (DS), both areas, Brachypodium sylvaticum, Cynodon dactylon, Avena fatua were among consumed species. In wet (WS) common B. Poa trivialis, Carex distachya CPE Dactylis glomerata, Cynosurus echinatus, Spartium junceum CNP. sites, considering annual selection life forms, grasses leguminous forbs preferred, non-leguminous shrubs used less than expected according to their availability. ANOSIM showed significant differences between sites DS WS diets. Our evidenced that behaved as generalist, revealing its capability for exploiting several adapt preferences space-time variation food

Language: Английский

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Growth control of herbaceous ground cover and egg quality from an integrated poultry-hazelnut orchard system

Italian Journal of Agronomy, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 15(3), P. 214 - 221

Published: July 2, 2020

The present study was designed to assess the impact of hen grazing on plant biodiversity in ground cover hazelnut orchards, as well quality eggs from hens orchards. Two different sites orchards located Basilicata region were selected conduct this study. results showed that affected composition herbaceous stratum By using quadrat method, a total 99 (46 site A and 53 B) species identified at beginning trial. After grazing, number plants dropped 72 (30 42 B). Amongst most consumed we found Lolium sp., Trifolium Polygonum Cichorium intybus, Cynodon dactylon. Alpha diversity analysis (species richness, evenness) beta (Morisita-Horn Sørensen indices) confirmed played role controlling vegetation growth. Concerning egg quality, chemical parameters differed significantly when comparing with those control group, indicating influenced by food resources available each site. Overall, our confirm poultry may play positive an orchard system. Highlights - integrated poultry-hazelnut system evaluated. Hen benefit Egg be

Language: Английский

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First results on the evaluation of the ground‐cover biodiversity in an agroforestry poultry system

Acta fytotechnica et zootechnica/Acta fytotechnica et zootechnica, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 23(Monothematic Issue), P. 15 - 22

Published: Dec. 1, 2020

Submitted 2020-06-14 | Accepted 2020-07-25 Available 2020-12-01 https://doi.org/10.15414/afz.2020.23.mi-fpap.15-22 The first results on the impact of hen grazing ground cover composition and biodiversity two hazelnut orchards (sites A B) in southern Italy are presented. selected sites were characterized by different size environmental conditions that were, respectively for B: area, 4 5 ha; altitude, 525 660 m a.s.l.; annual mean temperature, +12°C +13°C; precipitation: 730 780 mm. Besides, covers plant species presence distribution. In each site three 120 m2 areas considered, which was provided with a mobile coop (5 hens/m2) to house during night ten 25-week-old commercial egg-laying chickens. trial started decade May 2019. use affected quantitatively qualitatively herbaceous stratum study sites, as number taxa composing decreased both whereas relative frequencies varied (increased or decreased) according taxon. By computing indices alpha diversity, we observed significant differences richness diversity after only one site. However, value qualitative Sørensen index showed high overlap assemblage before sites. comparing found that, at beginning trial, richer more diverse compared other site; however, reverse situation occurred grazing. Overall, our indicate integrating fruit trees poultry may play positive role an agroforestry context, mainly terms control vegetation growth. Keywords: agroforestry; grazing; poultry; ground-cover;

Language: Английский

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Corsican Hare Lepus corsicanus de Winton, 1898

Handbook of the mammals of Europe, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 111 - 129

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Language: Английский

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