Prey Selection and Food Habits of Sympatric Carnivores

ISBN-13: 9786200539083 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 60 str.

Arockianathan Samson; Balasundaram Ramakrishnan

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Predators have evolved strategies to maximize nutrient intake within different kinds of habitats by selecting different prey species. Prey selection determines spacing patterns and structure of social patterns between predators. Prey selection is critical in understanding life-history strategies. A total of 50 scat samples were collected from five ranges in the Srivilliputtur Grizzled Giant Squirrel Sanctuary. Among the collected 50 scat samples in Srivilliputtur Grizzled Giant Squirrel Sanctuary. Leopard (n=36) accounted for more scat samples followed by Wild Dog (n=5), Tiger (n=4) and Jungle cat (n=3). A total of 15 prey species was identified in the 50 carnivore scat samples. Among the 15 prey species spotted deer was an encounter in more number of scat samples as a preferred prey species by carnivores in Srivilliputtur Grizzled Giant Squirrel Sanctuary followed by Mouse deer (n=9), Black Napped Hare (n=5) and Wild Boar and Sambar Deer (n=5) respectively. On the other hand Lion tail macaque, Nigiri Thar, Slender Loris species (n=1) are respectively less preferable by carnivores in Srivilliputtur Grizzled Giant Squirrel Sanctuary.

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Samson, Arockianathan
Mr. A. Samson obtained his MSc. Degree from Government Arts College, Udhagamandalam. He has submitted his Master dissertation on "Status and distribution of Gyps Vulture in Sigur Plateau of Nilgiri North Forest Division. Tamil Nadu". He is currently working on his PhD. He Published 63 papers in Leading journals.