Mountain lions prey selectively on prion-infected mule deer

The possibility that predators choose prey selectively based on age or condition has been suggested but rarely tested. We examined whether mountain lions (Puma concolor) selectively prey upon mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) infected with chronic wasting disease, a prion disease. We located kill site...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Krumm, Caroline E., Conner, Mary M., Hobbs, N. Thompson, Hunter, Don O., Miller, Michael W.
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The Royal Society 2010
Materias:
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2865069/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19864271
http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2009.0742