Trace elements and some other nutrients in the diet of the Knysna elephants: Short communication

Trace elements and some macro nutrients in the diet of the Knysna elephants are investigated. Marginal copper levels in the forest and fynbos vegetation types available to the elephants may contribute to the inability of the herd to increase.

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Published inSouth African journal of wildlife research Vol. 18; no. 3; pp. 109 - 110
Main Author Koen, J.H.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Southern African Wildlife Management Association (SAWMA) 01.01.1988
Subjects
Loxodonta africana
Nutrition
Population-limiting factors
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Summary:Trace elements and some macro nutrients in the diet of the Knysna elephants are investigated. Marginal copper levels in the forest and fynbos vegetation types available to the elephants may contribute to the inability of the herd to increase.
ISSN:0379-4369