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Predator–Prey Interaction Strategies and Their Impacts on the Population Dynamics of the Dhole (Cuon alpinus) in National Park Conservation Areas Maya. M. S. Puttileihalat; C. Karel Pattinasarannyckarel; Fanny Soselisa
Fauna: Jurnal Kajian Ilmu Hewani Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Desember: Fauna : Jurnal Kajian Ilmu Hewani
Publisher : Asosiasi Riset Ilmu Tanaman Dan Hewani Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62951/fauna.v3i2.501

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The dhole (Cuon alpinus) plays an important ecological role as a predator capable of influencing prey populations and maintaining trophic balance in protected ecosystems. This study aimed to analyze predator–prey interaction patterns and evaluate their implications for dhole population dynamics in a national park conservation area. Wildlife monitoring was conducted using camera traps operated continuously for 12 months at strategic locations, including wildlife trails, water sources, and habitat corridors. Independent detections were used to identify dominant potential prey and calculate the Relative Abundance Index (RAI), while predator–prey population dynamics were evaluated using a differential-equation model based on the Lotka–Volterra framework. The results indicated that wild boar, muntjac, and sambar were the dominant potential prey, with temporal variations in prey abundance followed by corresponding changes in dhole activity. Population modeling demonstrated cyclical predator–prey dynamics, suggesting that prey availability may influence dhole population responses. These findings highlight the potential role of dholes in regulating herbivore populations and maintaining trophic stability. Conservation management should therefore integrate predator protection, prey availability, habitat connectivity, and long-term population monitoring to maintain ecosystem balance in national park conservation areas.
The Effect of Light Intensity on Nocturnal Activity Patterns and Hunting Performance of Fruit Bats (Pteropus spp.) in Agroforestry Environments Yosevita Theodora Latupapua; Maya. M. S. Puttileihalat; C. Karel Pattinasaranny
Fauna: Jurnal Kajian Ilmu Hewani Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Desember: Fauna : Jurnal Kajian Ilmu Hewani
Publisher : Asosiasi Riset Ilmu Tanaman Dan Hewani Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62951/fauna.v3i2.502

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Artificial light at night is an environmental disturbance that can alter natural conditions and influence the behavior of nocturnal wildlife, including fruit bats. This study aimed to examine the relationship between light intensity, nocturnal activity patterns, and hunting or foraging performance of fruit bats (Pteropus spp.) in an agroforestry environment. A quantitative correlational approach was applied by measuring nighttime light intensity using a digital lux meter at several observation points representing different illumination conditions. Nocturnal activity and hunting or foraging behavior were systematically observed during nighttime periods, and the relationships among the observed variables were evaluated using correlation analysis. The results showed that increasing light intensity was associated with decreasing nocturnal activity and hunting or foraging frequency. Fruit bats were more active in darker areas, while locations with greater illumination showed lower levels of movement and food-searching activity. These findings indicate that nighttime illumination is an important environmental factor associated with the behavioral patterns of fruit bats in agroforestry landscapes. Maintaining dark habitat patches, vegetation cover, and appropriate nighttime lighting management may therefore contribute to the conservation of fruit bats and support their ecological functions within managed tropical landscapes.