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https://doi.org/10.5194/we-24-71-2024
https://doi.org/10.5194/we-24-71-2024
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15 Aug 2024
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Geographic distribution of mammal diets

María Losada, Miguel Suárez-Couselo, and Mar Sobral

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The study examined how terrestrial mammals' diets vary across geography. It found that herbivory is more prevalent in cold and desert areas, while frugivory and insectivory dominate in tropical regions. Granivory dominates in temperate environments, while carnivory is more common in the Northern Hemisphere and towards the poles. Terrestrial mammals' diets show conspicuous geographical patterns across the globe, partially explained by climate.