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| Kruuk, H. | |
| Surplus killing by carnivores | |
| 1972 Journal of Zoology (166): 233-244 | |
In several field observations, foxes, Spotted hyaenas and other carnivores killed many more prey individuals than they could eat. Functional and causal aspects of this phenomenon are discussed and the conclusion is reached that these surplus kills are the consequence of behavioural compromises in both predator and prey to meet opposing environmental requirements. |
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