FRUGIVORY CAMTRAP: A dataset of plant-animal interactions recorded with camera traps

[Description of methods used for collection/generation of data] Over a span of 5 years (four complete fruiting seasons; 2018-11-21 to 2023-04-17), we monitored 339 plant individuals belonging to 13 distinct fleshy-fruited plant species with camera traps. Uur approach involved the strategic placement of camera traps in front of specific plant individuals, referred to as focal plants. These cameras were set in video mode, providing valuable insights for identifying animal species, but also annotating specific foraging behaviors and estimating fruit consumption rates for certain species, as well as fruit-picking and fruit handling behaviors. We deployed a total of 70 cameras, including 50 Browning Dark Ops®, 10 Bushnell Trophy® cam Aggressor, and 10 GoPro® cameras. These cameras were strategically positioned towards different plant individuals bearing fleshy fruits. Sensor-triggered camera traps were used for 12 plant species, while continuous recording with GoPro® cameras was used for sampling Pistacia lentiscus. Regular checks of the camera traps were conducted at regular intervals, either weekly or biweekly, depending on the plant species and the specific period of the year