International Journal of
Biodiversity and Conservation

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Biodivers. Conserv.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-243X
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJBC
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 680

Full Length Research Paper

Activity budget of captive Drill monkeys Mandrillus leucophaeus (Cuvier) in Limbe Wildlife Center, Southwest Region, Cameroon

Melle Ekane Maurice
  • Melle Ekane Maurice
  • Department of Environmental Science, Universitry of Buea, Cameroon.
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Nkwatoh Athanasius Fuashi
  • Nkwatoh Athanasius Fuashi
  • Department of Environmental Science, Universitry of Buea, Cameroon.
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Tim Killian Lengha
  • Tim Killian Lengha
  • Department of Environmental Science, Universitry of Buea, Cameroon.
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Viku Bruno Agiamte-Mbom
  • Viku Bruno Agiamte-Mbom
  • Department of Environmental Science, Universitry of Buea, Cameroon.
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  •  Received: 25 March 2017
  •  Accepted: 21 June 2017
  •  Published: 28 February 2019

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