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Title:

Evolutionary ecology of giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis) in Etosha National Park, Namibia. Report for the Ministry of Environment and Tourism on research carried out under Permit Numbers 560/2002, 760/2004 and 876/2005

Author(s):
Brand R, Morris Gosling L
Publication Year:
2007
Abstract:

This project sought firstly to investigate the evolution of biogeographical variation in giraffe coat colour. Secondly, we set out to explore the effects of limited resources, such as food and water, on male mating strategies and the potential for males to monopolise mates.

Item Type:
Report
Language:
en
Keywords:
big game, scientific research, research project, monitoring data, monitoring technique, national park, evolution, animal ecology
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