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| Lozano, J.; Mole˘n, M.; Virg˘s, E. | |
| Biogeographical patterns in the diet of the wildcat, _Felis silvestris _Schreber, in Eurasia: factors affecting the trophic diversity | |
| 2006 Journal of Biogeography (33): 1076-1085 | |
The trophic diversity of the wildcat diet was associated with Mediterranean climatic conditions, being broader at more southern latitudes. At the continental scale, the wildcat cannot be considered a rodent specialist because rabbits were preferred when they were present. Thus, we consider the wildcat to be a facultative specialist. In addition, our results indicate that general trophic patterns in the diet of a species may not be accurately determined if the availability of alternative prey is not taken into account. |
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