Spatiotemporal behavior of predators and prey in an arid environment of Central Asia
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Result code in IS VaVaI
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Result on the web
<a href="https://doi.org/10.1093/cz/zoac093" target="_blank" >https://doi.org/10.1093/cz/zoac093</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cz/zoac093" target="_blank" >10.1093/cz/zoac093</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Spatiotemporal behavior of predators and prey in an arid environment of Central Asia
Original language description
The mechanisms of interactions between apex and smaller carnivores may range from competition to facilitation. Conversely, interactions between predators and prey are mainly driven by the prey reducing the likelihood of encounters with predators. In this study, we investigated (1) the spatiotemporal interactions between an apex (the snow leopard) and a meso-predator (the red fox), and (2) the temporal interactions between the snow leopard and its potential prey (Siberian ibex, argali, Asian wild ass, Tolai hare) through camera trapping in the Mongolian Great Gobi-A. The probability of occurrence for the red fox was higher in the presence of the snow leopard than in its absence. Moreover, the red fox activity pattern matched that of the snow leopard, with both species mostly active at sunset. This positive spatiotemporal interaction suggests that the presence of the snow leopard may be beneficial for the red fox in terms of scavenging opportunities. However, other explanations may also be possible. Amongst prey, the Siberian ibex and the argali were mainly active during the day, whereas the Asian wild ass and the Tolai hare were more nocturnal. These findings suggest that potential prey (especially the Siberian ibex and the argali) may shape their behavior to decrease the opportunity for encounters with the snow leopard. Our results have revealed complex interactions between apex and smaller predators and between apex predator and its potential prey.
Czech name
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
J<sub>imp</sub> - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
10618 - Ecology
Result continuities
Project
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Continuities
S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach
Others
Publication year
2023
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
Current Zoology
ISSN
1674-5507
e-ISSN
1674-5507
Volume of the periodical
69
Issue of the periodical within the volume
6
Country of publishing house
CZ - CZECH REPUBLIC
Number of pages
12
Pages from-to
670-681
UT code for WoS article
000953160100001
EID of the result in the Scopus database
2-s2.0-85176371541