Pumas create nutrient-rich ‘kill gardens’ to attract prey: Study

Mongabay
Apr 17, 2023, 11:56 pm204 pts
Big cats are expert hunters, but some may also be adept gardeners, according to a recent study published in Springer Nature. After killing and eating, pumas (Puma concolor) leave the carcasses of their prey behind, which break down to release vital elements like nitrogen and carbon into the soil. These enhance…

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