AMERICAN BADGER (TAXIDEA TAXUS) USES COVERT RECONNAISSANCE TO AMBUSH A BLACK-TAILED PRAIRIE DOG (CYNOMYS LUDOVICIANUS)

作者:Eads David A*; Hague Mike T J; Zoubek Carlie G
来源:Southwestern Naturalist, 2012, 57(4): 463-464.
DOI:10.1894/0038-4909-57.4.463

摘要

On seven occasions, an American badger (Taxidea taxus) was observed moving within ca. 0.3 m deep tire-ruts on a two-track road, conducting covert reconnaissance of black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus). In one instance, the American badger moved from the tire-ruts, hid in vegetation ca. 0.5 m tall, and then successfully ambushed a black-tailed prairie dog.

  • 出版日期2012-12