Movement tortuosity and speed reveal the trade-offs of crop raiding for African elephants
Animals living in heterogeneous landscapes are often faced with making a trade-off between maximizing foraging success and avoiding risk. Using high-resolution GPS-tracking data, this study explored the fine-scale movement patterns and risk sensitivity of crop-raiding African elephants, Loxodonta af...
Main Authors: | Troup, G, Doran, B, Au, J, King, LE, Douglas-Hamilton, I, Heinsohn, R |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020
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