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Many mammals are food specialists, with complex adaptations that gear them toward a particular food source. So how do the omnivores survive and prosper without these fancy evolutionary features? This free course, Studying mammals: The opportunists, examines the physiology, diet and strategies of some of these opportunistic feeders. It is the sixth course in the Studying mammals series.
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Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:- explain the concept of energy transfer between trophic levels
- outline the usefulness and limitations of food chains and food webs
- using examples, weigh up the value of dietary specialisation and of omnivory
- summarise the physiological changes linked with ‘hibernation’ in grizzly bears
- give examples of variations in diet and lifestyle among the bear family
