Population characteristics and recent history of lions in two parts of the Kruger National Park
A survey entailing the capture and marking of lions was undertaken in two parts of the Kruger National Park, Republic of South Africa, during 1974 and 1975. A total of 347 lions were captured and marked while 62 were destroyed as part of an experimental cropping operation. Sixty out of 66 prides con...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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1976-08-01
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| Series: | Koedoe: African Protected Area Conservation and Science |
| Online Access: | https://koedoe.co.za/index.php/koedoe/article/view/1189 |
| Summary: | A survey entailing the capture and marking of lions was undertaken in two parts of the Kruger National Park, Republic of South Africa, during 1974 and 1975. A total of 347 lions were captured and marked while 62 were destroyed as part of an experimental cropping operation. Sixty out of 66 prides contained marked lions. |
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| ISSN: | 0075-6458 2071-0771 |