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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.

Authors :
Yirga, Gidey
De Iongh, Hans H.
Leirs, Herwig
Gebrihiwot, Kindeya
Deckers, Jozef
Bauer, Hans
Source :
Journal of Animal Ecology. Sep2012, Vol. 81 Issue 5, p1052-1055. 4p. 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
2012

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