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I am curious if the level of predator activity in an area affects the activity of a mole colony in the same area.
There are preceding works that provide a theoretical basis for my hypothesis. Some propose the use of models such as the Lotka-Volterra Model (Abrams, 2000) to show the relationship between predator and prey. This body of research creates an architecture around how to model predator and prey communities. The intent of my research is to identify if a relationship exists, and possibly what influences there may be on the communities in the WURA. Previous research paper’s such as this allow me with a basis on which to compare and contrast my own methods and results.
The focus of the research is on feral canines and feral felines acting as predators on eastern European moles in a semi urban setting. Some key words specific to my research project would be:
- Mole
- Canine
- Predation
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References:
Abrams, Peter A. “The Evolution of Predator-Prey Interactions: Theory and Evidence.” Annual Review of Ecology and Systematics, vol. 31, 2000, pp. 79–105. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/221726. Accessed 9 Mar. 2021.
