Twelve pumas in Tetons produced annual prey mass comparable to size of blue whale, the world’s largest animal, feeding hundreds of species. Pumas may use a 'garden to hunt' strategy, creating nutrient-rich hotspots to attract prey and improve future hunting success. This contributes to overall ec
A recent study reveals that pumas may use a hunting strategy called ‘garden to hunt,’ in which their kills fertilize the soil, improving plant quality and attracting ungulates for future hunting. Decomposing carcasses increase soil nutrients, influencing ungulate feeding preferences and creating nutrient-rich hotspots for pumas to hunt. Pumas contribute significantly to their ecosystems by providing carrion for other species and improving soil and plant life.
In a fascinating cycle of foraging for both pumas and their prey, decomposing ungulate carcasses deposit elevated levels of nitrogen, carbon, and other valuable elements that improve the chemistry and nutrient makeup of soil and plants. These changes may even influence where ungulates, such as elk, congregate and feed, given their preference for nitrogen-rich food.
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