The rodents and other small mammals of the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park
The state of knowledge pertaining to the biology of small mammals occurring in the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park is reviewed with reference to completed and ongoing projects. Aspects of daily activity rhythms, habitat selection, diet, population fluctuations and changes in community structure, as w...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AOSIS
1984-12-01
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Series: | Koedoe: African Protected Area Conservation and Science |
Online Access: | http://www.koedoe.co.za/index.php/koedoe/article/view/580 |
Summary: | The state of knowledge pertaining to the biology of small mammals occurring in the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park is reviewed with reference to completed and ongoing projects. Aspects of daily activity rhythms, habitat selection, diet, population fluctuations and changes in community structure, as well as reproduction are discussed. The zoogeography of the park is alluded to, and aspects which need ad-
ditional attention are mentioned. |
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ISSN: | 0075-6458 2071-0771 |