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: 687

Full Length Research Paper

Evidence from GPS collars reveal a novel movement pattern and site fidelity for wildebeest migratory population in the Serengeti-Mara Ecosystem

Benjamin Chow-Battersby
  • Benjamin Chow-Battersby
  • United Asia Group Foundation, 881A High Street, Armadale Vic 3143, Melbourne, Australia.
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Emmanuel Hosiana Masenga
  • Emmanuel Hosiana Masenga
  • Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute, P. O. Box 661, Arusha, Tanzania.
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Adrian Hock Beng Loo
  • Adrian Hock Beng Loo
  • United Asia Group Foundation, 881A High Street, Armadale Vic 3143, Melbourne, Australia.
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Aung Kyi San
  • Aung Kyi San
  • United Asia Group Foundation, 881A High Street, Armadale Vic 3143, Melbourne, Australia.
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Edward Mtarima Kohi
  • Edward Mtarima Kohi
  • Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, Barabara ya Waziri Mkuu, P. O. Box 1351, 40472, Dodoma, Tanzania.
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Eblate Ernest Mjingo
  • Eblate Ernest Mjingo
  • Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute, P. O. Box 661, Arusha, Tanzania.
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  •  Received: 29 March 2024
  •  Accepted: 18 June 2024
  •  Published: 31 July 2024

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