Lon I. Grassman, Michael E. Tewes, Nova J. Silvy, Kitti Kreetiyutanont
Spatial ecology and diet of the dhole Cuon alpinus (Canidae, Carnivora) in north central Thailand
Two adult male dholes Cuon alpinus belonging to 2 different packs were radio
collared and tracked between March 2000 and October 2002 in Phu Khieo
Wildlife Sanctuary, Thailand. Dholes occupied cumulative ranges (95% minimum
convex polygon) of 12.0 km2 (n = 39) and 49.5 km2 (n = 62), traveled
an average of 2,214 m each day (n = 27, ± 2,422 m, range 25-9,469), and
were primarily active during diurnal and crepuscular periods (n = 927 activity
readings, 46% active). Dhole diet using scat analysis (n = 172) and identification
of carcasses (n = 14) consisted only of ungulates. Dhole range primarily
included forested habitat, although some individuals also were observed hunting
in grasslands.
Mammalia, Walter de Gruyter
Print ISSN: 0025-1461
Volume: 69, 04/2005
Pages: 11 - 20
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