Ontogeny shapes individual specialization
A. G. Hertel, J. Albrecht, N. Selva, A. Sergiel, K. A. Hobson, D. M. Janz, A. Mulch, J. Kindberg, J. E. Hansen, S. C. Frank, A. Zedrosser, T. Mueller
The paper investigates the ontogeny of individual dietary specialization in European brown bears, finding social learning and maternal effects are key drivers.
bioRxiv · Apr 17, 2023 · PreprintEcology