Feeding Behavior of the European Brown Hare (<i>Lepus europaeus</i>, Leu2 Haplotype) on Pianosa Island: Insights into the Absence of Trophic Competition

Feeding Behavior of the European Brown Hare (<i>Lepus europaeus</i>, Leu2 Haplotype) on Pianosa Island: Insights into the Absence of Trophic Competition

This study investigates the feeding behavior of the European brown hare on Pianosa Island, Italy, focusing on seasonal dietary preferences in coastal and inland areas. We quantified plant species frequencies in vegetation and fecal pellets, assessed α and β diversity, compared diets via Bray–Curtis...

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Main Authors: Pierangelo Freschi, Simonetta Fascetti, Francesco Riga, Marco Zaccaroni, Francesca Giannini, Emilia Langella, Carlo Cosentino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
Subjects:
southern European brown hare
diet
micro-histological analysis
feeding preferences
dietary plasticity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/12/6/546
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