Biogeographical and ecological factors associated with kill rates of an apex predator
B. Cristescu, L. M. Elbroch, J. A. Dellinger, W. Binder, C. C. Wilmers, H. U. Wittmer
This study examines factors influencing puma kill rates across their range, finding higher rates for adult females with kittens and a positive correlation with ungulate density.
bioRxiv · Oct 4, 2020 · PreprintEcology