Title: Little to fear: largest lizard predator induces weak defense responses in ungulate prey.
Authors: Jessop, Tim S; Ariefiandy, Achmad; Purwandana, Deni; Benu, Yunias Jackson; Hyatt, Matthew; Letnic, Mike
Abstract: Nonconsumptive effects can strongly influence apex predator ecological function. These effects arise because prey often induce costly phenotypic responses to mitigate predation risk. Yet because predator–prey interactions are complex, prey defenses may vary considerably. We investigated if the Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis), a reptile apex predator, induced multiscale antipredator responses in key prey, the Rusa deer (Cervus timorensis) and the wild pig (Sus scrofa). To this end, we examin
Subjects: PREDATORY animals; UNGULATES; ANIMAL population density; ECOLOGY
Publication: Behavioral Ecology, 2019, Vol 30, Issue 3, p624
ISSN: 1045-2249
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.1093/beheco/ary200

Little to fear: largest lizard predator induces weak defense responses in ungulate prey.

Jessop, Tim S; Ariefiandy, Achmad; Purwandana, Deni; Benu, Yunias Jackson; Hyatt, Matthew; Letnic, Mike