Daily rhythm and seasonal pattern of lick use in sika deer (<i>Cervus nippon</i>) in China

Li, Weiqi; Li, Chunwang; Jiang, Zhigang; Guo, Rui; Ping, Xiaoge

doi:10.1080/09291016.2018.1452595

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“…Natural mineral licks are usually bare rock or soil that are rich in minerals (Kreulen, 1985 ; Matsubayashi et al., 2006 ; Molina et al., 2014 ). Geophagy or soil ingestion at mineral licks is a widespread and important behavior in a large number of herbivores (He et al., 2022 ; Kroesen et al., 2020 ; Lavelle et al., 2014 ; Li et al., 2019 ; Matsubayashi et al., 2006 ). Although geophagy has been considered a tropical‐subtropical phenomenon (Ghanem & Voigt, 2014 ; Gilmore et al., 2020 ; Link et al., 2011 ; Matsubayashi et al., 2006 ; Molina et al., 2014 ; Stephenson et al., 2011 ; Weeks, 1978 ; Weir, 1969 ), the behavior is widespread in northern ecosystems as well as in semi‐arid regions (Klein & Thing, 1989 ; Kroesen et al., 2020 ; Lavelle et al., 2014 ; Panichev et al., 2012 ).…”

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The role of large mammalian herbivores in shaping and maintaining soil microbial communities of natural mineral licks: A case study on sika deer at the firebreak adjacent to the Sino‐Russian border

Wen,

Wu,

Bao

et al. 2024

Ecology and Evolution

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Mineral licks are indispensable habitats to the life history of large mammal herbivores (LMH). Geophagy at licks may provide the necessary minerals for LMH, while LMH may be ecosystem engineers of licks by altering vegetation cover and soil physicochemical properties (SPCP). However, the precise relationship between the LMH and licks remains unclear. To clarify the geophagy function of licks for LMH and their influence on soil at licks, we recorded visitation patterns of sika deer around licks and compared SPCP and microbial communities with the surrounding matrix in a firebreak adjacent to the Sino‐Russian border. Our study indirectly supports the “sodium supplementation” hypothesis. Proofs included (1) a significantly higher sodium, iron, and aluminum contents than the matrix, while lower carbon, nitrogen, and moisture contents; (2) significantly higher deer visitation during sodium‐demand season (growing season), along with an avoidance of licks with high iron contents, which is toxic when overdose. The microbes at the licks differed from those at the matrix, mainly driven by low soil carbon and nitrogen and altered biogeochemical cycles. The microbial communities of licks are vulnerable because of their unstable state and susceptibility to SPCP changes. Structural equation modeling (SEM) clearly showed a much stronger indirect effect of deer on microbes at licks than at the matrix, especially for bacteria. Multiple deer behaviors at licks, such as grazing, trampling, and excretion, can indirectly shape and stabilize microbes by altering carbon and nitrogen input. Our study is the first to characterize soil microbial communities at mineral licks and demonstrate the processes by which LMH shapes those communities. More studies are required to establish a general relationship between the LMH and licks to promote the conservation of natural licks for wildlife.

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The role of large mammalian herbivores in shaping and maintaining soil microbial communities of natural mineral licks: A case study on sika deer at the firebreak adjacent to the Sino‐Russian border

Wen,

Wu,

Bao

et al. 2024

Ecology and Evolution

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“…However, these patterns are far from merely aesthetic features [ 1 ] but rather a necessity for locomotion, reproduction, protection, and alimentation. [ 2–5 ] For example, the beautiful V‐shape patterns displayed by flying geese ( Figure A) help the flock sense its surroundings and rapidly transmit information throughout the group. [ 6–8 ] The periodicity of melanin spots or patterned stripes present on the skin of animals such as giraffes, leopards, or zebras [ 9 ] as well as gradients of colors on the feathers of birds [ 10 ] (Figure 1B) serve as camouflage, [ 11 ] signaling, [ 12 ] or recognition.…”

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3D Patterning within Hydrogels for the Recreation of Functional Biological Environments

Primo

Mata

2021

Adv Funct Materials

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Biological structures are inherently complex in nature. Structural hierarchy, chemical anisotropy, and compositional heterogeneity are ubiquitous in biological systems and play a key role in the functionality of living systems. For decades, methods such as soft lithography have enabled recreation of such arrangements through precise spatial control of molecular patterns in 2D. With technological advances and increasing understanding of molecular and structural biology, there has been an increasing interest in recreating such spatial organizations in 3D. In this review, a comprehensive summary of the latest technologies being used to create 3D patterns of functional molecules within hydrogels for tissue engineering applications is presented. The review is divided into five groups of technologies defined according to the main driving force used to fabricate the patterns including light, precise chemical design, microfluidics, 3D printing, and non‐contact forces (i.e. electric, magnetic, or acoustic fields and self‐assembly).

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“…Studies are mainly focused on the characteristics of salt licks known to attract several species and individuals and to display the differences in salt lick usage by different species according to seasonal and temporal factors (Weeks 1978;Hon and Shibata 2013;Molina et al 2014;Li et al 2018). Factors influencing the preference and frequency of visitation to salt licks are related to the mineral composition, which varies during the dry or rainy season (Lizcano and Cavelier 2004), accessibility of the licks, and threat of predators (Tobler et al 2009).…”

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Physical factors at salt licks influenced the frequency of wildlife visitation in the Malaysian tropical rainforest

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Mineral reservoirs or salt licks are commonly used by wildlife to regulate the concentration of salt and minerals in their bodies. Salt lick utilisation is known to be influenced by the chemical composition, but information on their physical properties, particularly vegetation surrounding the salt licks is scarce. In this study, physical factors and wildlife utilisation at two natural salt licks (SPU and SPS) located in Perak, Malaysia, were determined. Wildlife visitation data were retrieved from camera traps. SPU exhibits two reservoirs represented by rocky and clay substrate, with minimally dense vegetation dominated by hardwood species and climbers. SPS encompasses muddy topsoil, open canopy cover, with highly dense forest floor vegetation. The wildlife survey shows a higher frequency of visitation in SPS, especially by ungulates, potentially due to dense understorey foliage that provides foraging sites for these animals. SPU exhibits more diverse but less frequent wildlife species, particularly primates, carnivores, and avian groups. High emergence and closed canopy cover at this lick serve as perching sites for primates and birds, while less dense understory vegetation could aid in prey detection among carnivore. Regardless of their physical assemblages, salt licks are an essential local hotspot for wildlife, therefore, elucidating the need to prioritise conservation areas by maximising the complementarities of salt licks.

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Daily rhythm and seasonal pattern of lick use in sika deer (Cervus nippon) in China

Cited by 4 publications

References 33 publications

The role of large mammalian herbivores in shaping and maintaining soil microbial communities of natural mineral licks: A case study on sika deer at the firebreak adjacent to the Sino‐Russian border

The role of large mammalian herbivores in shaping and maintaining soil microbial communities of natural mineral licks: A case study on sika deer at the firebreak adjacent to the Sino‐Russian border

3D Patterning within Hydrogels for the Recreation of Functional Biological Environments

Physical factors at salt licks influenced the frequency of wildlife visitation in the Malaysian tropical rainforest

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