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Seasonal selection of soil types and grass swards by roan antelope in a South African savanna.

Authors :
Heitkönig, Ignas M.A.
Owen-Smith, Norman
Source :
African Journal of Ecology; Mar1998, Vol. 36 Issue 1, p57, 14p, 4 Charts
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Examines the factors affecting the habitat selection of roan antelopes in the savanna region in South Africa. Preference of roan on open grassland over wooded savanna trees; Importance of food quality for roans during early wet and late dry seasons; Tolerance on steamy grasslands growing on richer substrates.

Subjects

Subjects :
ANTELOPES
HABITAT selection

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01416707
Volume :
36
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
African Journal of Ecology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
6124633
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2028.1998.114-89114.x