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Adaptability of large carnivores to changing anthropogenic food sources: diet change of spotted hyena ( Crocuta crocuta) during Christian fasting period in northern Ethiopia.
- Source :
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Journal of Animal Ecology . Sep2012, Vol. 81 Issue 5, p1052-1055. 4p. 1 Graph. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- The article discusses a study on changing adaptability in the diet of carnivorous animal hyena (Crocuta crocuta) to anthropogenic food sources. It informs that hyenas can digest all part of their prey except hair and grooves. It informs that hyenas are completely dependent on human related sources for food in North Ethiopia due to lack of natural prey base. It mentions wildlife species are adapting changes for their survival in the environment.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00218790
- Volume :
- 81
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Animal Ecology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 78333671
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2656.2012.01977.x