Daily selection of habitat in wild boar (Sus scrofa)

摘要: Spatial segregation of the sexes is observed in numerous species ungulates, but are there other forms where spatial not present, such as wild boar? This study investigates differences habitat selection between two categories individuals whose ecological requirements supposedly divergent: subadult males, and females with dependent piglets. The proportion day spent each category was used a parameter representative daily decisions. overall results fit hypothesis that piglets avoid insecure habitats, both select habitats on basis food richness. In addition, it found pattern depends total time moving slowly. A short duration slow movement only dedicated to efficient foraging (in rich habitats) sufficient all observations animals. Subadult therefore, do differ from efficiency, secure habitats. Those spending more active have opportunity performing potentially beneficial activities social interactions sexual contacts.