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Raptor talon shape and biomechanical performance determines prey size
Image by Josiane Boute from Pixabay Raptors, or birds of prey such as hawks, vultures, and buzzards, are known for their powerful talons, which are essential for capturing and killing prey. However, despite their significant role in hunting, the variation in talon shape and its impact on a raptor’s ability to capture prey has remained…
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Marsupial carnivores: Feeding ecology and habitat use in Australia’s unique predators
Decline and Extinction Threats to Australia’s Marsupial Carnivores In Tasmania, European settlement brought profound changes to the island’s native carnivores. Historically, Tasmania’s carnivore guild included the iconic thylacine, alongside three dasyurids: the Tasmanian devil, spotted-tailed quoll, and eastern quoll. Thylacines, distributed across the island apart from the southwest, faced rapid population declines. Despite clear signs…
Marie Attard 