Spatial and temporal interactions of free-ranging pacas ( Cuniculus paca )

摘要: Although the paca is most frequently hunted game species throughout Neotropics, its behavioral and ecological requirements remain poorly understood. Here, we describe ranging behavior, spatio-temporal intraspecific interactions, cavity use within a mosaic landscape in Central Belize, based on radio-tracking of four males two females. This study first to investigate social interactions spatial structure population unprotected marginal habitat. We detected extensive home range overlap between sexes. Male-male was less core areas, while female ranges were almost entirely occupied by one or more males. On average, pacas used at least six cavities their range. The majority areas did not detect simultaneous co-habitation same location. females that closer together, water bodies, than those Overall, our suggests general tolerance during nocturnal foraging activities, but exclusive associated cavities. larger conspecifics suggest polygamous promiscuous mating system this landscape.