Mineral Licks as Diversity Hotspots in Lowland Forest of Eastern Ecuador
Mineral licks are sites where a diverse array of mammals and birds consume soil (geophagy) or drink water, likely for mineral supplementation. The diversity of species that visit such sites makes them important for conservation, particularly given that hunters often target animals at licks. Use of m...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2011-04-01
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Series: | Diversity |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/3/2/217/ |