Prey and Prey-Age Preference by the Iberian WolfCanis Lupus Signatusin a Multiple-Prey Ecosystem

摘要: In many regions of the Iberian Peninsula, wild ungulates have disappeared and wolves Canis lupus often depend on garbage dumps domestic animals. This paper represents an example ungulate preferences wolf signatus in environment with no human-wildlife conflicts, because rarely predate livestock. I studied patterns prey selection by during May 1998-October 2002 northwestern Spain, area which supports a diverse community also are present. My analysis 593 scats showed that were consumed preferentially over other (i.e. ungulates, carnivores lagomorphs). Roe deer Capreolus capreolus was most important species followed red Cervus elaphus boar Sus scrofa. Domestic poorly represented diet. Predation frequencies varied seasonally between years. The consumption roe increased birthing season, probably higher vulnerability newly born animals; mainly juvenile boar.