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Possible generational effects of habitat degradation on alligator reproduction

Authors :
Fujisaki, Ikuko
Rice, Kenneth G.
Woodward, Allan R.
Percival, H. Franklin
Source :
The Journal of Wildlife Management. Sept, 2007, Vol. 71 Issue 7, 2284-2289
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The reproductive state of the American alligator in Lake Apopka, U.S.A., was studied to identify the causes of population decline. Anthropogenic habitat degradation had caused reproductive impairment of adult females and complete nest failure decreased only after a generation of population decline.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0022541X
Volume :
71
Issue :
7
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The Journal of Wildlife Management
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.170183558