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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"Spotted hyena"”.
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Assessing the genetic diversity and structure of spotted hyena (Crocuta Crocuta) populations across Africa
The spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) is one of the most important species in the savannah ecosystem acting as both a predator and a scavenger yet not a lot is known about this majestic species. This study aims to address the genetic diversity, population structure and gene flow of these species …
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Experimental investigations of cognitive abilities in a socially complex mammal, the spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta)
… previously unexamined cognitive abilities of spotted hyenas <italic>(Crocuta crocuta)</italic> and then comparing the results of these studies to those from primate systems. Spotted hyenas are an ideal system for testing the SIH as they share many life history traits with cercopithicine …
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Evolution and development of morphological, allometric, and life history patterns in the spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta)
… of 'reversed' sexual size dimorphism (SSD) in spotted hyenas. My dissertation consists of four chapters following the introductory chapter. The first of these research chapters, Chapter 2, describes the ontogeny of morphological sexual dimorphism in spotted hyenas, and documents sex differences …
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Patterns and processes in chimpanzee hunting behaviour: the chimps and the carnivores: are they really so different?.
… lupus, African hunting dogs, Lycaon pictus, spotted hyena, Crocuta crocuta, and the lion, Panthera leo.. Chimpanzees are highly successful hunters compared to large social carnivores. Chimpanzees preferentially hunt relatively small prey compared to the carnivores studied. The mediation …
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Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) mortality and survival in fenced reserves as part of a managed metapopulation across South Africa
… of known mortalities. However, the presence of spotted hyena (Crucota crucuta) posed the greatest threat to survival. Contrary to my prediction, translocation improved survival when controlling for age. Survival has also improved with time since the coordinated metapopulation approach was …
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Factors influencing cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) distribution in Kafue National Park, Zambia
… other large predators (lion [Panthera leo] and spotted hyena [Crocuta Crocuta]), distance to water, anti–poaching patrol effort and distance to legal camps (lodges, NGO and DNPW bases). The results confirmed the presence of cheetah in KNP with 170 cheetah detections, 110 of which were …