Daily activity rhythm of sympatric ungulate species in Fanjingshan Reserve, China

Sympatric ungulate species in Fanjingshan National Nature Reserve, China, exhibit distinct daily activity rhythms influenced by seasonal changes, altitude, and breeding cycles. A study analyzing monitoring data from 2017 to 2022 revealed significant temporal partitioning among four species: tufted deer (Elaphodus cephalophus), Reeves' muntjac (Muntiacus reevesi), wild boar (Sus scrofa), and mainland serow (Capricornis milneedwardsii). Activity patterns varied notably across seasons, altitudes, and reproductive periods, suggesting a combination of environmental factors and interspecific competition. These findings highlight the importance of integrating temporal dynamics into conservation strategies for effective wildlife and forest ecosystem management.

Xiang, D., Meng, B., Xie, B., Huang, X., Wang, C., Ran, J., Su, H., & Zhang, M. (2024). Daily activity rhythm of sympatric ungulate species in Fanjingshan Reserve, China. Global Ecology and Conservation, 56, e03271. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2024.e03271