Intraguild predation in pinnipeds: Southern sea lions prey upon adult female South American fur seals in the Falkland Islands.

The article "Intraguild predation in pinnipeds: Southern sea lions prey upon adult female South American fur seals in the Falkland Islands" explores the phenomenon of intraguild predation among marine mammal carnivores, specifically pinnipeds. The authors argue that understanding intraguild predation in pinnipeds can provide insights into marine food webs. The study focuses on the predation behavior of southern sea lions on adult female South American fur seals in the Falkland Islands. The researchers observed risk-avoidant behavior in the fur seals and constructed a population model to assess the impact of sea lion predation on the fur seal population. The article suggests that changes in prey availability and increasing competition may contribute to the predation. [Extracted from the article]