Among species, coexistence is driven partly by the partitioning of available resources. The
mechanisms of coexistence and competition among species have been a central topic …

Competition theory and niche theory suggest that two morphologically similar species may
coexist by reducing the overlap of at least one dimension of their ecological niche. The …

Assessing the spatiotemporal overlap amongst animal species living in sympatry helps to
shed light on mechanisms of interspecific coexistence. We analysed the spatiotemporal …

Temporal niche shifts can shape predator–prey interactions by enabling predator
avoidance, enhancing feeding success, and reducing competition among predators. Using a …

Amazonia forest plays a major role in providing ecosystem services for human and
sanctuaries for wildlife. However, ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation in the …

The spatiotemporal distribution of a predator within an environment tends to be
synchronized with that of its prey, to maximize the efficiency of its hunting behavior …

Anthropogenic activities may alter felid assemblage structure, facilitating the persistence of
tolerant species (commonly mesopredators), excluding ecologically demanding ones (top …

The margay (Leopardus wiedii) is a small Neotropical arboreal wild cat. This species is
thought to be forest-dependent, although few studies so far have directly evaluated the …

Understanding the trophic structure of carnivore communities leads to improved species
management and conservation, particularly in highly threatened, yet scarcely studied …

Few ecological studies have explored landscape suitability using the gradient concept of
landscape structure for wildlife species. Identification of conditions influencing the landscape …