Predator-prey relationships between the puma and guanaco at Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

Preliminary field studies at Torres del Paine National Park in southern Chile indicate that the puma (Felis concolor-patagonica) is an important predator on the European hare (Lepus euronaeus) and the guanaco (Lama guanicoe). The project is determining 1) the number and distribution of pumas, guanacos, and hares, 2) year-round food habits, and 3) the impact of pumas on the age structure, sex ratio and population density of guanacos and domestic livestock (sheep and cattle). Pumas are being live captured and released with telemetry radio transmitters to study movements, distribution, and killing behavior. This long term field study is planned to continue for the next 3-5 years

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	68936 Franklyn, W.L., 81378 Johnson, K., 12907 Iowa State University, Iowa (EUA). Dept. of Animal Ecology, 20073 Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima (Perú), 12484 Instituto Veterinario de Investigaciones Tropicales y de Altura-IVITA, Lima (Perú). Centro de Investigación, 20094 Universidad Nacional San Antonio Abad del Cuzco, Cuzco (Perú). Facultad de Agronomía y Zootecnia, 33548 5. Convención Internacional sobre Camélidos Sudamericanos Cuzco (Perú) 16-21 Jun 1985
Format:	Texto biblioteca
Language:	spa
Published:	Cuzco (Perú) 1985
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