Impact of sympatric carnivores on den selection of wild giant pandas

Impact of sympatric carnivores on den selection of wild giant pandas

Interspecific killing is a primary reason for the low survival rates of some animal species. The giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) is an altricial eutherian mammal and thus, in comparison to other infants, panda cubs are highly vulnerable, which may significantly influence the selection of breedi...

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Main Authors: Xin-Lei Lai, Wen-Liang Zhou, Hua-Lei Gao, Meng Wang, Kai Gao, Bao-Wei Zhang, Fu-Wen Wei, Yong-Gang Nie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Science Press, PR China 2020-05-01
Series:Zoological Research
Subjects:
ailuropoda melanoleuca
interspecific interference competition
dens
den suitability index
Online Access:http://www.zoores.ac.cn/EN/10.24272/j.issn.2095-8137.2020.027

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