The diet of the red fox Vulpes vulpes was investigated in five regions of northeastern Poland
by stomach content analysis of 224 foxes collected from hunters. The red fox is expected to …

Endogenous circadian and seasonal activity patterns are adapted to facilitate effective
utilisation of environmental resources. Activity patterns are shaped by physiological …

Aim Studies comparing feeding habits across a genus in different geographical regions or
habitats can identify factors associated with adaptive feeding behaviour, linking key …

Coexistence of ecologically similar species relies on differences in one or more dimensions
of their ecological niches, such as space, time and resources in diel and/or seasonal scales …

Understanding badger behaviour and ecology is not only fundamentally interesting, but also
contributes to resolving the conflicting imperatives of conservation or control. Reconciling …

Carnivore kill frequency is a fundamental part of predator–prey interactions, which are
important shapers of ecosystems. Current field kill frequency data are rare and existing …

Introduced species must adapt their ecology, behaviour, and morphological traits to new
conditions. The successful introduction and invasive potential of a species are related to its …

Sarcoptic mange caused by Sarcoptes scabiei, is a highly contagious worldwide mite
infection responsible for epizootic skin disease in populations of wild and domestic …

How different functional responses of consumers exploiting pulsed resources affect
community dynamics is an ongoing question in ecology. Tree masting is a common resource …

Invasive alien species pose one of the greatest threats to global biodiversity. In parts of
Europe, introduced eastern grey squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) have caused regional …