Ocelots in the Moonlight: Influence of Lunar Phase on Habitat Selection and Movement of Two Sympatric Species
Author(s): Maksim Sergeyev, Jason V. Lombardi, Michael E. Tewes, Tyler A. Campbell
Published: December 2023
Various landscape and environmental factors influence animal movement and habitat selection.
Lunar illumination affects nocturnal visual perception of many species and, consequently, may influence animal activity and habitat selection.
Suggested Citation
Sergeyev, M., J.V. Lombardi, M.E. Tewes, and T.A. Campbell. 2023. Ocelots in the moonlight: Influence of lunar phase on habitat selection and movement of two sympatric species. PLoS ONE 18:e0286393. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0286393 (East Foundation Manuscript 098)