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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 |
