7. Geographic variation in food requirements.pptx

Presentation ppt on wildlife food

1. Geographic variation in food requirements Within species, food habits of wildlife may vary among different geographic regions. Example-White-tailed deer The preferred browses of north-eastern white-tailed deer include; -white cedar -hemlock -maple -mountain ash, -sumac 1

2. In east-central region , the white-tailed deer prefers; -blueberry - greenbriar -sumac - sassafras - tulip poplar Still other browse plants are used by white-tailed deer in the southeastern and western regions There is additional variation in food habits of deer within these regions Similarly, a species of browse to be heavily used by deer in one state but only lightly used in other states. 2