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Conservation manager's perceptions regarding biodiversity in the North-West Parks and Tourism Board
Abstract: Biodiversity perceptions of conservation managers in the North West Parks and Tourism Board are "teased out" to
The effect of habit edges on the rehabilitation of coastal dune community structure
Abstract: Please read the abstract before the references of this document.
A Social-Ecological systems perspective on water management in South Africa
Abstract: Conventional approaches to water management have traditionally treated social systems and ecosystems as distinc
Some characteristics of the uterine progestorone receptor and the effects of norethindrone on conception in the rock hyrax (Procavia capensis)
Abstract: The mean dissociation constant (± SEM) of the uterine progesterone receptor for progesterone in eight rock hyra
Conservation management of the Kruger National Park elephant population
Abstract: Please read the abstract in the 08summary part of this document
Comparative anatomy of the larynx of the minke whale, Balaenoptera acutorostrata and the pygmy right whale, Caperea marginata
Abstract: Please read the abstract in the section 00front of this document
Molecular phylogeography and evolutionary history of the greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros)
Abstract: The greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) is a large spiral-horned antelope that occurs in sub-Saharan Africa
Seasonal changes in the ovarian structure of the cape fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus)
Abstract: Please read the abstract in the section 00front of this document
Predatory interactions between Cape fur seals and seabirds at Ichaboe Island, Namiba
Abstract: Please read the abstract in the section 00front of this document
Structure, development and composition of the integument of the southern right whale, Eubalaena australis
Abstract: The general architecture of the skin of the southern right whale, Eubalaena australis, is comparable to that de
Ungulate browsing as an ecosystem process: browser-plant-soil interactions in a Southern African Savanna
Abstract: Ungulate browsing and its ecological effects at plant, population, community, and ecosystem levels were address
Taxonomic status of Saccostomus campestris (Rodentia: Cricetomyinae) from southern Africa : a multidisciplinary approach
Abstract: The pouched mouse, Saccostomus campestris Peters, 1846 from southern Africa shows a high degree of karyotypic v
Heterogeneity of dung beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) assemblages in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: conservation implications
Abstract: Investigating the extent of local scale heterogeneity in assemblages is necessary to achieve a sound understand
Environmental factors influencing the distribution of southern right whales (Eubalaena australis) on the South African coast
Abstract: Distributional data from 32 years of aerial surveys of southern right whales (Eubalaena australis) along the so
The Influence of developmental temperature on the adult survival of Simulium chutteri (Diptera: Simuliidae)
Abstract: Simulium chutteri is considered a major pest in South Africa and it has been estimated that it can potentially
Cheetah Acinonyx jubatus ecology in the Kruger National Park : a comparison with other studies across the grassland-woodland gradient in African savannas
Abstract: The objectives of this study were(1) to analyse a data-set on cheetah home range size, habitat utilisation, pre
Elephants in the Waterberg : impacts on woody vegetation by breeding groups compared with bachelors
Abstract: In May 1994 IFAW funded the relocation of 50 elephants from the Kruger National Park to Welgevonden Private Gam
The contribution of the bird community of the regenerating coastal dunes at Richards Bay to regional diversity
Abstract: Please read the abstract in the section 00front of this document
The relative importance of natural and human-induced environmental conditions for species richness distribution patterns in South Africa
Abstract: I studied the spatial distribution of South African avian species richness from the viewpoint that humans are a
Implications of global change for important bird areas in South Africa
Abstract: The Important Bird Areas (IBAs) network of BirdLife International aims to identify sites that are essential for
The distribution and abundance of macro-invertebrates in the major vegetation communities of Marion Island and the impact of alien species
Abstract: In this study macro-invertebrates were sampled quantitatively in 10 lowland vegetation communities on Marion Is
Avian nectarivory and pollination in Aloe marlothii Berger : interactions between bird communities and a winter-flowering succulent
Abstract: Aloe marlothii is a winter-flowering succulent that is widespread in the savanna biome of northern and north-ea
Song structure and syllable repertoires in the European sedge warbler, Acrocephalus schoenobaenus
Abstract: Please read the abstract in the section 00front of this document
Regulation of protein and carbohydrate intake in caged honeybees Apis mellifera scutellata : assessment based on consumption and various performance measures
Abstract: When provided with the opportunity to select their diet, most insect herbivores regulate their nutrient intake.
The ecology of the leopard (Panthera Pardus) in the Waterberg
Abstract: Although the opportunistic feeding habits of leopards were evident in this study, scat analysis showed that ung
The feeding response of white-bellied sunbirds (Cinnyris [Nectarinia] talatala) to sugar concentration and viscosity of artificial nectar
Abstract: Plant nectar is a simple food and is easily digested by many different species of pollinators. Many compounds m
Contribution of managed honeybees (Apis mellifera scutellata Lep.) to sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) seed yield and quality
Abstract: Insects are considered to be responsible for 80-85% of all pollination, with honeybees being well known for the
Determinants of protected area boundary crossings by savannah elephants, Loxodonta africana
Abstract: When elephants leave primary protected areas (PPAs), such as national parks and game reserves, they may come in
An Atlas of hair from southern African mammal species with reference to its taxonomic and ecological significance
Abstract: ENGLISH: This thesis is a study of the microstructure of hair of southern African mammals, in particular of the
Structure and function of a Lepidoptera assemblage in a human-influenced environment
Abstract: Please read the abstract in the front section of this document