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Feeding habits of deer
Author(s) -
JACKSON J. E.
Publication year - 1974
Publication title -
mammal review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.574
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1365-2907
pISSN - 0305-1838
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2907.1974.tb00351.x
Subject(s) - food habits , feeding behavior , biology , ecology , zoology , geography , environmental health , medicine
The importance and application of an understanding of the feeding habits of deer in their management is stressed. Methods of diet determination are briefly outlined. Factors affecting the feeding habits are complex and include social ones, weather and available shelter, interactions with other species of animals, feeding patterns and the quality, quantity and availability of the food.