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Low survival rate and high predation in the African hingeback tortoise Kinixys spekii.

Authors :
Coulson, Ian M.
Hailey, Adrian
Source :
African Journal of Ecology; Dec2001, Vol. 39 Issue 4, p383-392, 10p
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Examines the impact of predation on survival rate and population density of hingeback tortoise Kinixys spekii in the Sengwa Wildlife Research Area, Zimbabwe. Probability of capture; Abundance of predators; Variation in sexual size dimorphism; Rate of juvenile growth; Frequency distribution of age at death; Measure of population density and mortality area.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01416707
Volume :
39
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
African Journal of Ecology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
6105114
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1046/j.0141-6707.2001.00328.x