Coprophagy by Barking Deer Muntiacus vaginalis (Mammalia: Cetartiodactyla: Cervidae) in Buxa Tiger Reserve, West Bengal, India

Journal of Threatened Taxa

Vibhu Prakash¹  Sachin P. Ranade² 

[1] F-23, HMT Colony, Pinjore 134 101, Panchkula District, Haryana, India;Vulture Conservation Breeding Centre, Raja Bhat Khawa, (BTR), Alipurduar, Alipurduar District, West Bengal 735227, India;

关键词: Barking Deer: Buxa Tiger reserve;    Coprophagy;    Asian Elephant;    Dillenia indica;   

DOI  :  10.11609/jott.2328.7825-7826

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

A Barking Deer was seen feeding on Asian Elephant’s dung containing partly digested fruits of Dillenia indica at Buxa Tiger Reserve, West Bengal. This case of coprophagy appears to be opportunistic frugivore selection by the deer.

 

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