Behaviorally Mediated Coexistence of Ocelots, Bobcats and Coyotes Using Hidden Markov Models
Author(s): Maksim Sergeyev, Joseph D. Holbrook, Jason V. Lombardi, Michael E. Tewes, and Tyler A. Campbell
Published: November 2022
The competitive exclusion principle states that ecologically similar species will be unable to coexist due to competition for resources, however, similar species coexist across a variety of ecosystems. Understanding mechanisms of coexistence is essential for managing a target species. Advances in monitoring technology have provided the ability to obtain reliable, high-frequency data on wildlife. Our study provides a novel approach to examining coexistence and identifies behaviorally mediated spatial and temporal differences in habitat use that may facilitate coexistence between ocelots, bobcats and coyotes.
Suggested Citation
Sergeyev, M., J. D. Holbrook, J. V. Lombardi, M. E. Tewes, and T. A. Campbell. 2022. “Behaviorally Mediated Coexistence of Ocelots, Bobcats and Coyotes Using Hidden Markov Models.” Oikos 2022: e09480. DOI: 10.1111/oik.09480