| Abstrakt: |
Golden Jackal Canis aureus indicus survives in a wide range of environment. Its foraging adaptation varies according to the quality and abundance of food sources and according to season and habitat. This study investigated the diet composition of Golden Jackal using scat analysis method between November 2012 and April 2013 from Patna Bird Sanctuary (PBS), Uttar Pradesh, India. A total of 83 scats of Golden Jackal were collected and analysed. Sixteen food items were identified in Golden Jackal scats. Birds contributed maximum (ca. 38.92%) in Golden Jackal diet followed by rodents (ca. 12.14%), insects (ca. 8.92%), reptile (ca. 8.57%), vegetative matter (ca. 13.56%), Rufous-tailed Hare (ca. 6.07%), cattle (ca. 2.5%), squirrel (ca. 1.42%), Nilgai (ca. 1.07%) and Common Palm Civet (ca. 0.71 %). About 6.07 % of the prey items, however, could not be identified. Out of ca. 38.92% in bird contribution to the diet composition, Egret alone contributed ca.20.35% followed by Garganey ca. 8.93%, Greater Caucal ca. 5.71%, Babbler ca.1.07% and ca. 2.85% remains of birds could not be identified at the species level. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
