Leopard population and home range estimates in north‐central Namibia
2011; Wiley; Volume: 49; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1111/j.1365-2028.2011.01267.x
ISSN1365-2028
AutoresAndrew Stein, Todd K. Fuller, Stephen DeStefano, Laurie Marker,
Tópico(s)Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
ResumoAfrican Journal of EcologyVolume 49, Issue 3 p. 383-387 Notes and records Leopard population and home range estimates in north-central Namibia Andrew B. Stein, Andrew B. Stein Department of Environmental Conservation, University of Massachusetts, 160 Holdsworth Way, Amherst, MA 01003, U.S.A.Search for more papers by this authorTodd K. Fuller, Corresponding Author Todd K. Fuller Department of Environmental Conservation, University of Massachusetts, 160 Holdsworth Way, Amherst, MA 01003, U.S.A. E-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorStephen DeStefano, Stephen DeStefano USGS Massachusetts Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, Amherst, MA, U.S.A.Search for more papers by this authorLaurie L. Marker, Laurie L. Marker Cheetah Conservation Fund, Otjiwarongo, NamibiaSearch for more papers by this author Andrew B. Stein, Andrew B. Stein Department of Environmental Conservation, University of Massachusetts, 160 Holdsworth Way, Amherst, MA 01003, U.S.A.Search for more papers by this authorTodd K. Fuller, Corresponding Author Todd K. Fuller Department of Environmental Conservation, University of Massachusetts, 160 Holdsworth Way, Amherst, MA 01003, U.S.A. E-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorStephen DeStefano, Stephen DeStefano USGS Massachusetts Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, Amherst, MA, U.S.A.Search for more papers by this authorLaurie L. Marker, Laurie L. Marker Cheetah Conservation Fund, Otjiwarongo, NamibiaSearch for more papers by this author First published: 10 May 2011 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2028.2011.01267.xCitations: 33Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References Bailey, T.N. (1993) The African Leopard: Ecology and Behavior of a Solitary Felid. Columbia University Press, New York. Barnard, P. (1998) Biological Diversity in Namibia: a Country-wide Study. Namibian National Biodiversity Task force, ABC Press, Cape Town. 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