Predation by wolves ( Canis lupus ) on roe deer ( Capreolus capreolus ) in north-eastern Apennine, Italy

摘要: Predation by wolves Canis lupus on roe deer Capreolus capreolus was studied scat analysis in five areas of the Province Arezzo, north-eastern Tuscany, Italy. In intensive study area (ISA) represented 19.1% mean per cent volume (MPV) while other its use ranged between 10.9% and 53.4% MPV A low degree variation found both annual seasonal deer, although differences were more marked those where lower. ISA, negatively selected among species: Ivlev's electivity index – 0.41 0.89. Analysing intra-specific selection, ISA < 1-year-old individuals preferred wolves, mainly during fawns’ first months life. This trend confirmed areas, fawns than 50% relative number prey. (as MPV) not correlated with density or that main prey, wild boar, almost all no relation founded. However, one highest, these two variables seemed to exhibit a comparable trend. The percentage forest cover areas.