How do the niches differ between the ostrich (Struthio camelus) and a coexisting ungulate, Grant's gazelle (Nanger granti)? part 2

Crude protein estimation for Grant's gazelle
Values are weighted means (% crude protein X % of diet*).
Harpachne schimperi https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/343051-Harpachne-schimperi leaves 1220 (8.6%); stems 22.4 (4.2%)
Cynodon dactylon/nlemfuensis leaves 152.7 (4.2%); stems 16.8 (2.3%)
'Harpachne lin' leaves 130.6 (9.2%); stems 12.2 (2.3%)
Microchloa kunthii https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/165373-Microchloa-kunthii leaves 54.7 (3.85%); stems 12.2 (2.3%)
Themeda triandra leaves 4.2 (0.4%); stems 0.3 (0.1%)
Sida sp. indet. https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=56881&subview=map&taxon_id=54996&view=species leaves and stems 210.0 (14.0%)
Unidentified leaves 5.5 (0.4%); stems 28.6 (5.4%)
Indigofera leaves and stems 340.2 (14.0%)
Solanum leaves 123.2 (6.2%) fruits 26.2 (1.54%)
Leguminous seeds and pods 127.5 (5.1%)
Asteraceae indet. 76.5 (5.1%)
Balanites aegyptiaca 72.8 (2.6%*)

Total = 1583
Mean = 15.83% crude protein

Posted on May 16, 2024 05:52 PM by milewski