Mate choice, reproductive success and inbreeding in white rhinoceros: New insights for conservation management
Abstract Improving our sparse knowledge of the mating and reproductive behaviour of white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum Burchell, 1817) is essential for the effective conservation of this iconic species. By combining morphological, physiological and habitat data with paternity assignments of 104 k...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2020-04-01
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Series: | Evolutionary Applications |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1111/eva.12894 |