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Carnivore Brain Size, Behavioral Ecology, and Phylogeny

Gittleman, J. L.·1986·Journal of Mammalogy
DOI 10.2307/1380998
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This paper examines relationships between brain size (relative to body size) and differences in ecology and behavior within the order Carnivora. After removing the effects of body size (either body weight or head and body length) significant differences in brain size exist among families. Variation in relative brain size across the order and comparative brain size within families might relate to differences in diet (carnivores and omnivores have larger brain sizes than insectivores) and breeding group type. These findings are discussed and compared with those found in small mammals (rodents, insectivores, lagomorphs), primates and bats.

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Authors
Gittleman, J. L.
Venue
Journal of Mammalogy
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Published
1986-02-25
Volume
67
Issue
1
Pages
23-36
ISSN
  • 0022-2372 (ISSN-L)
  • 1545-1542
DOI
10.2307/1380998
OpenAlex
W1973767709
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277
References
26
FWCI
15.69
Type
journal article
Language
en
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