The semi-arid Caatinga is the largest dry forest ecoregion in the Americas; nevertheless, it is
experiencing alarming rates of habitat loss. Most vegetation fragments in the biome are …

Species diversity depends on the capacity of species to coexist, and when these share
similar ecological requirements some degree of partitioning of the ecological niche is …

Carnivora occupy many ecological niches fundamental to ecosystem functioning. Within this
diverse order, carnivore species compete to establish dominance, ensure survival and …

Mesocarnivores face interspecific competition and risk intraguild predation when sharing
resources with apex carnivores. Within a landscape, carnivores across trophic levels may …

Simple Summary Information on species' niche differentiation will contribute to a greater
understanding of the mechanisms of coexistence benefitting the conservation and …

Background Large-scale changes in habitat conditions due to human modifications and
climate change require management practices to consider how species communities can …

Spatial relationships between sympatric species underpin biotic interactions, structure
ecological communities, and maintain ecosystem health. However, the resilience of …

Carnivores play key roles in maintaining ecosystem structure and function as well as
ecological processes. Understanding how sympatric species coexist in natural ecosystems …

Intraguild interactions among mammalian carnivores are important in sha** carnivore
guild composition. Competing species may inhabit different areas and/or being active during …

Mesocarnivores play important roles in sha** the ecosystems they inhabit, but are often
overlooked in comparison to larger-bodied apex predators. Sympatric mesocarnivore …