BEHAVIOURAL INDICATORS OF INTRA- AND INTER-SPECIFIC COMPETITION: SHEEP CO-GRAZING WITH GUANACO IN THE PATAGONIAN STEPPE

Behavioural Indicators of Intra- and Inter-Specific Competition: Sheep Co-Grazing with Guanaco in the Patagonian Steppe

In extensive livestock production, high densities may inhibit regulation processes, maintaining high levels of intraspecific competition over time.During competition, Ottomans individuals typically modify their behaviours, particularly feeding and bite rates, which can therefore be used as indicators of competition.Over eight consecutive seasons, w

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