Potential predators of Dolichotis patagonum in the surroundings of its burrows, in Sierra de las Quijadas National Park, San Luis, Argentina
- Gatica, Ailin
- Ochoa, Ana Cecilia
- Mangione, Antonio Marcelo
DOIAbstract
Dolichotis patagonum (common name: mara) is a large sized rodent, endemic of Argentina, which raises its juveniles in burrows. It has recently been categorized as vulnerable. This is the first study to evaluate D. patagonum interactions with potential predators in the surroundings of the dens. We monitored 20 burrows, using camera-traps, with a total of 5644 camera-days, obtained over two years (2015 and 2016). Five potential predator species were detected (Lycalopex griseus, Puma concolor, Leopardus geoffroyi, Salvator sp. and Chaetophractus villosus). L. griseus and L. geoffroyi were the species with the highest frequency of visits. Both species were photographed attacking the juveniles. Four out of five potential predator species registe...
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