The rodents and other small mammals of the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park

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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Published in:Koedoe Vol. 27; no. 2; pp. 195 - 220
Main Authors: J. A. J Nel, I. L Rautenbach, D. A Els, G de Graaff
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 01-12-1984
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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.
ISSN:0075-6458
2071-0771
DOI:10.4102/koedoe.v27i2.580