Urban rats have less variable, higher protein diets

This study highlights the potential of using the historical and archaeological record to provide a retrospective on the urban ecology of commensal and synanthropic animals that could be useful for improving animal management and conservation strategies in urban areas.

Source: Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences - October 17, 2018 Category: Biology Authors: Guiry, E., Buckley, M. Tags: behaviour, ecology, environmental science Palaeobiology Source Type: research