Diets of impala from Kruger National Park: evidence from stable carbon isotopes

Impala are known to exhibit dietary flexibility, relying primarily on browse in some areas and graze in others. In this study we use stable isotope analysis of faeces and hair to examine the diets of Impala in Kruger National Park. As expected, the data show that Impala are mixed-feeders and highly...

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Main Authors: M. Sponheimer, C.C. Grant, D.J. de Ruiter, J.A. Lee-Thorp, D.M. Codron, J. Codron
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2003-12-01
Series:Koedoe: African Protected Area Conservation and Science
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Online Access:https://koedoe.co.za/index.php/koedoe/article/view/43