Spatial and Temporal Relationships Between Roe and Red Deer in an Alpine Area.

ABSTRACT: Interspecific interactions are important drivers of population dynamics and species distribution. These relationships can increase niche partitioning between sympatric species, which can differentiate space and time use or modify their feeding strategies. Roe deer Capreolus capreolus and red deer Cervus elaphus are two of the most widespread ungulate species in Europe and show spatial and dietary overlap. However, limited information is available on their interspecific relationships, especially in mountainous areas. In this study we used 5 years of camera trapping data collected in the Stelvio National Park (Central Italian Alps) to investigate spatial and temporal interactions between roe deer and red deer. Analyses were based on 2060 and 9030 roe deer and red deer detection

SUBMITTER: Donini V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11748455 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature