Phenotypical characterization of African savannah and forest elephants, with special emphasis on hybrids: the case of Kibale National Park, Uganda

Phenotypical characterization of African savannah and forest elephants, with special emphasis on hybrids: the case of Kibale National Park, Uganda

The IUCN now recognizes the savannah Loxodonta africana and forest Loxodonta cyclotis elephants to be separate species. Despite ecological, behavioural and morphological differences, and different habitat ranges, genetic studies confirm that the two species and hybrids coexist in forest–savannah eco...

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Main Authors: Julie Bonnald, Raphaël Cornette, Maëllie Pichard, Edward Asalu, Sabrina Krief
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2023-03-01
Series:Oryx
Subjects:
African elephant
camera traps
hybridization area
Kibale National Park
morphological criteria
phenotype
Sebitoli
Uganda
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S0030605321001605/type/journal_article

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