Futuristic climate change scenario predicts a shrinking habitat for the African elephant (Loxodonta africana): evidence from Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
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DOI: 10.1007/s10344-019-1327-x
Abstract: The earth is gradually warming from greenhouse gases (GHG) and will likely exceed the 2 °C threshold envisioned by 2050. Species range shifts and extinction are imminent from the temperature increase, especially in human-dominated landscapes.… read more here.
Keywords: elephant; elephant loxodonta; climate; loxodonta africana ... See more keywords
Changes in African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) faecal steroid concentrations post-defaecation
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DOI: 10.4102/abc.v48i2.2312
Abstract: Background: Faecal hormone metabolite measurement is a widely used tool for monitoring reproductive function and response to stressors in wildlife. Despite many advantages of this technique, the delay between defaecation, sample collection and processing may… read more here.
Keywords: steroid concentrations; elephant loxodonta; defaecation; post defaecation ... See more keywords