From consumption to germination: analysis of the whole seed dispersal process by Eurasian brown bear.

Key Points

• Seed dispersal is significantly influenced by Eurasian brown bear foraging activity, impacting ecosystem growth and diversity.
• Key findings reveal that bear consumption rates affect seed germination success in specific habitats.
• Analytical methods focus on the whole seed dispersal process, emphasizing interactions within the ecosystem.
• Understanding these dynamics highlights the importance of large mammals in maintaining ecological balance.

Abstract