Relationships between seasonal changes in diet of Multimammate rat (Mastomys natalensis) and its breeding patterns in semi-arid areas in Tanzania

Relationships between seasonal changes in diet of Multimammate rat (Mastomys natalensis) and its breeding patterns in semi-arid areas in Tanzania

The diet and breeding patterns of Mastomys natalensis in semi-arid areas of Isimani division, Iringa region, Tanzania were investigated in maize fields and fallow land. The aim was to investigate the influence of diet on breeding patterns of M. natalensis. Removal trapping was used to capture rodent...

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Main Authors: Emmanuel C. M. Mlyashimbi, Joachim Mariën, Didas N. Kimaro, Akwilin J. P. Tarimo, Moses Isabirye, Rhodes H. Makundi, Apia W. Massawe, Mashaka E. Mdangi, David Kifumba, Alice Nakiyemba, Herwig Leirs, Steven R. Belmain, Loth S. Mulungu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-01-01
Series:Cogent Food & Agriculture
Subjects:
breeding
diet
mastomys natalensis
rodent pest
semi-arid
tanzania
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2018.1507509

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