Among species, coexistence is driven partly by the partitioning of available resources. The
mechanisms of coexistence and competition among species have been a central topic …

Mechanisms that decrease niche overlap in at least one of its dimensions (ie, spatial,
temporal, or dietary) tend to facilitate coexistence of similar, sympatric species. We …

Carnivora species present specialisations for carnivorous diet, although their dietary
spectrum is variable: some are strictly carnivorous, others feed mostly on plants. Knowledge …

在陆地生态系统中, 大型食肉动物对于稳定食物网结构和生态系统功能有重要作用.
在世界范围内, 由于栖息地丧失和破碎化, 猎杀, 人类活动干扰以及病原体的传播 …

Activity patterns of mammals are shaped by abiotic pressures and biotic interactions. Here,
we describe the daily activity pattern of the northern tiger cat Leopardus tigrinus in semiarid …

Meadows in river deltas are characterized by a high diversity and abundance of small
mammals. However, neither their spatial arrangement nor differences in their use of …

Abstract The Guizhou golden monkey (Rhinopithecus brelichi) is a critically endangered
wildlife species, and understanding its diet composition may be useful for assessing its …

Mammalian carnivore diversity within the Reserva Natural del Bosque Mbaracayú in eastern
Paraguay is represented by five families (Canidae, Mephitidae, Mustelidae, Procyonidae …

Information about resource partitioning among small cat species that live in sympatry in
South America is fairly incomplete. Knowledge about feeding habits is essential for …

Studies on resource utilization by carnivores are essential to assess the role of the species
in the ecosystem. These studies help us to understand the mechanisms that influence …