= 29.466, P < 0.01). Positive selection was not found for any microhabitats, whereas negative selection (i.e., avoidance) was found for Polylepis trees and non thorny bushes. We did not find evidence of selection for uncovered land, small rocks, rocks, thorny bushes, or scrubland (Table 1). The Manly’s index indicated that, amongst all microhabitats assessed, uncovered land would be the most attractive (