Rainfall patterns in the Kruger National Park
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Managing the elephants of Kruger National Park
The elephant population in Kruger National Park, Republic of South Africa, is growing rapidly. To prevent damage to the Park’s ecosystems, the management has culled about 7% of the population annually. Such culls are very controversial. At first glance, contraceptives seem an attractive alternative means of control. We examine contraception as a management option, review the relevant aspects of...
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عنوان ژورنال: Koedoe
سال: 1980
ISSN: 2071-0771,0075-6458
DOI: 10.4102/koedoe.v23i1.634