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Importance of birds and bats in the diet of the striped polecat (Ictonyx striatus) in archaeological heritage Old Dongola (Sudan)

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dc.abstract.enDeserts present unique challenges to the survival of various animal species, particularly mammals, which must develop special adaptations to thrive in these harsh environments. However, some species may take advantage of human-induced changes, such as the development of infrastructure, even established in ancient times. Then, this study examines the diet composition of the striped polecat (Ictonyx striatus) at the archaeological site of Old Dongola in Sudan. Through non-invasive faecal analysis, we identified 205 prey items from 139 scats, including insects, birds, and bats. Our findings suggest that the striped polecat’s predation on birds and bats could help mitigate damage to archaeological sites caused by guano. These results highlight the dietary plasticity of the striped polecat and its potential role in preserving archaeological heritage by naturally controlling pest populations.
dc.affiliationWydział Medycyny Weterynaryjnej i Nauk o Zwierzętach
dc.affiliationWydział Leśny i Technologii Drewna
dc.affiliation.instituteKatedra Zoologii
dc.affiliation.instituteKatedra Urządzania Lasu
dc.contributor.authorTryjanowski, Piotr
dc.contributor.authorWęgiel, Andrzej
dc.contributor.authorFushiya, Tomomi
dc.contributor.authorObłuski, Artur
dc.date.accessioned2024-11-05T09:42:45Z
dc.date.available2024-11-05T09:42:45Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.bibliographyil., bibliogr.
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dc.description.if2,6
dc.description.numberDecember 2024
dc.description.points70
dc.description.volume225
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.jaridenv.2024.105259
dc.identifier.issn0140-1963
dc.identifier.urihttps://sciencerep.up.poznan.pl/handle/item/1984
dc.languageen
dc.relation.ispartofJournal of Arid Environments
dc.relation.pagesart. 105259
dc.rightsClosedAccess
dc.sciencecloudsend
dc.subject.enDesert
dc.subject.enForaging strateg
dc.subject.enHeritage
dc.subject.enInteractions
dc.subject.enPredators
dc.subject.enSparrows
dc.subject.enSudan
dc.titleImportance of birds and bats in the diet of the striped polecat (Ictonyx striatus) in archaeological heritage Old Dongola (Sudan)
dc.typeJournalArticle
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oaire.citation.volume225