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Record 1 2010-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ecology (General)
  • Animal Behaviour
CONT

On large islands (>500 ha) (e.g. Île aux Lièvres), foxes can feed on alternate preys, become permanent residents and repeatedly invade neighbouring islands.

OBS

alternate prey: term used by Environment Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Écologie (Généralités)
  • Comportement animal
CONT

Sur les grandes îles (> 500 ha), le renard peut se nourrir de proies alternatives, devenir résident permanent et envahir de façon répétée des îles voisines (exemple : Île aux Lièvres).

OBS

proie alternative : terme en usage à Environnement Canada.

Spanish

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