Avoidance of Mammalian Predators by Patas Monkeys (Erythrocebus patas) in a Risk Landscape

摘要: Primates and felids often occupy the same landscape, hence evolutionary theory predicts that proximate predator-prey mechanisms will influence both groups’ ecology. Erythrocebus patas are potentially vulnerable to a number of predators exhibit an array morphological behavioural predator avoidance strategies. Here, two concurrent studies, one on E. mammalian carnivore assemblage, in Acacia drepanolobium woodland Sweetwaters Game Reserve (SGR), Laikipia, Kenya, provided opportunity explore interactions between taxa, serve as example whereby data from different methodologies can be interpreted together. Static interaction models predation risk due leopards, lions, black-backed jackals spotted hyaenas were developed with actual potential dietary information, collected during study literature, respectively. This amalgamation field showed SGR avoided areas highest encountering leopards. Furthermore, patterns ranging suggested males travelling small bachelor groups less affected by other than females large social groups. Bachelor only most risky reserve.