Table 3 Independent variables representing each of the three hypotheses proposed to explain lion space use
Hypothesis | Abbreviation | Variables |
|---|---|---|
Inter-specific competition | INTER | log(Hyena UD value) |
Landscape attributes | LAND | distance to permanent water (dry) or all water (wet) |
distance to embankment (wet season only) | ||
cover % | ||
elevation | ||
log(slope) | ||
Prey availability | PREY | average prey biomass |
probability of prey use |