Understanding the dietary consumption and selection of wild populations of generalist herbivores is hampered by the complex array of factors. Here, we determine the influence of habitat, season, and animal density, sex, and age on the diet consumption and selection of 426 red deer (Cervus elaphus scoticus) culled in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand.
BEE, J.N.; WRIGHT, D.M.; TANENTZAP, A.J.; LEE, W.G.; LAVERS, R.B.; MILLS, J.A.; MARK, A.F.; COOMES, D.A.
2010
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Forest Ecology and Conservation Group 