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Many hoarding animals such as tree squirrels rely on plant seeds (e.g. acorn masting from oaks) as food reserves for their survival and reproductive success. As important defensive strategies, germination schedule and tannins in acorns could largely influence feeding and hoarding preferences of hoarding animals. However, it is poorly understood how hoarding animals utilize acorns as long-term f...more |
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