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Comparison of spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) prey in two protected wildlife landā€use types, a hunting area and a nonhunting area, in western Zimbabwe.

Authors :
Downs, Colleen T.
Mhlanga, Mlamuleli
Ramesh, Tharmalingam
Kalle, Riddhika
Ngosi, Edmore
Source :
African Journal of Ecology; Sep2018, Vol. 56 Issue 3, p675-678, 4p
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article discusses the study comparing feeding behavior of spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) from two protected wildlife land-use types in southern Africa. It highlighted impact of land-use on spotted hyena's prey selection in Zambezi NP and trophy hunting site of Matetsi Safari Area in Zimbabwe. It concluded that difference in occurrences of the prey of spotted hyena between the two land use types, indicating feeding behavioral plasticity.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01416707
Volume :
56
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
African Journal of Ecology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
131133771
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/aje.12499