Long seed dispersal distances by an inquisitive flightless rail (Gallirallus australis) are reduced by interaction with humans

Human presence is becoming increasingly ubiquitous, but the influence this has on the seed dispersal services performed by frugivorous animals is largely unknown. The New Zealand weka (Gallirallus australis) is an inquisitive flightless rail that frequently congregates in areas of high human use. We...

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Main Authors: Joanna K. Carpenter, Colin F. J. O'Donnell, Elena Moltchanova, Dave Kelly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Royal Society 2019-08-01
Series:Royal Society Open Science
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Online Access:https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/pdf/10.1098/rsos.190397