Affiliation:
1. Incheon National University
2. chungnam institute
Abstract
Abstract
Mesopredators like Asian badgers, Raccoon dogs, and Wild boars in South Korea, where apex predators are extinct, share habitats, offering a unique environment to study their interactions and activity patterns. This study deployed 130 motion-sensor cameras across 11 regions to examine their temporal activity. Asian badgers and Raccoon dogs displayed bimodal activity patterns; Asian badgers were active before midnight (21:00–24:00), while Raccoon dogs were active after midnight (02:00–05:00). Wild boars exhibited a unimodal pattern, mainly active before midnight (20:00–22:00). Seasonal variations affected the activity times of Raccoon dogs and Wild boars but not Asian badgers. The presence of Wild boars influenced the activity of Asian badgers and Raccoon dogs. Specifically, Raccoon dogs' activity varied significantly depending on whether Wild boars or Yellow-throated martens were present. Asian badgers' activity also changed in response to Wild boars. However, Wild boars appeared less influenced by the presence of other mesopredators. This study highlights the complex dynamics of predator interactions in shared habitats.
Publisher
Research Square Platform LLC
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