Tag: Herbivore
Incidental possum predation can raise extinction risk
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in EcologyWhat the study found Arboreal herbivores such as the Common Brushtail Possum can act as incidental predators of bird eggs. In this study, possums did not show evidence of seeking out nests using odour or of individual specialisation. Why the authors say this matters The authors conclude that even low rates of incidental predation by…
Reduced enemy pressure did not explain range shifts
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in EcologyStudy of nine alpine plant species finds that reduced leaf damage at warm range edges does not explain why some plants shift downhill during climate change.
Trace mineral levels varied by species and time in free-living herbivores
Long-term study establishing species-specific reference intervals for trace minerals and heavy metals in liver tissue of free-living herbivores at Oostvaardersplassen nature reserve in the.
