Title:
Synergistic effects of seasonal rainfall, parasites and demography on fluctuations in springbok body condition
Publication Year:
2012
Abstract:
Seasonality of rainfall can exert a strong influence on animal condition and on host-parasite interactions. The body condition of ruminants fluctuates seasonally in response to changes in energy requirements, foraging patterns and resource availability, and seasonal variation in parasite infections may further alter ruminant body condition. This study disentangles the effects of rainfall and gastrointestinal parasite infections on springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) body condition and determines how these factors vary among demographic groups. Keywords: Bovidae, Eimeria, endoparasites, Etosha National Park, Namibia, Strongylida, Strongyloides.
Publication Title:
Journal of Animal Ecology
Volume:
81
Issue:
1
Pages:
58-69
Item Type:
Journal Article
Language:
en

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