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Showing 1 to 17 of 17 for “"Springbok"”.
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Ornaments of the Desert : Springbok Treks in the Cape Colony, 1774-1908
Bibliography: leaves 199-221.
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The role of territoriality in the mating system of the springbok Antidorcas marsupialis (Zimmerman 1780)
… of territoriality were examined in the springbok Antidorcas marsupia/is. Males retained territories for extended periods, which precluded them from responding to fluctuating ecological conditions as effectively as non-territorial males or females; their home ranges were smaller, they fed …
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The pathology of tuberculosis, caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis, in a herd of semi free-ranging springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis)
… caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis in springbok is reported. The springbok were part of a semi free-ranging herd kept on the grounds of iThemba Laboratory for Accelerator Based Science (LABS) in the Kuils River district of the Western Cape Province, South Africa. Of the 33 animals …
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Factors influencing the establishment of translocated eland (Taurotragus oryx) and springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) in the Nyae Nyae conservancy, Namibia
… of translocated eland (Taurotragus oryx) and springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) in the Nyae Nyae conservancy. The study utilised a mixed-method design that involved the employment of both qualitative and quantitative data collection methodologies in obtaining primary and secondary data. Field …
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The relationship among nutrition, soil ingestion and anthrax occurrence in Zebra and Springbok in the Etosha National Park of Namibia
A thesis submitted in partiaol fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Masters of Science in rangeland resources management at the University of Namibia
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Using a multiproxy analysis of springbok fossils to track 2 million years of vegetation changes experienced by hominins in southern Africa.
… mixed-feeding antelopes, the abundant springbok (genus Antidorcas) adapt their diet according to the prevailing vegetation conditions. Via a multi- method analysis of Antidorcas diets, this enables inferences to be made regarding the prevailing palaeovegetational trends and habitat …
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A case study on the experiences of persons with disabilities of the disability grant processes occurring at SASSA Springbok in the Northern Cape
… grant processes occurring at the SASSA Springbok branch in the NC?” This study therefore aimed to describe the experiences of disabled persons with the disability grant processes as they occurred at the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in Springbok, Northern Cape. Method: A …
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Population biology, behavioural ecology and management of the Redwing Francolin Francolinus levaillantii and Swainson's Spurfowl Pternistis swainsonii
… Province, and Swainson's Spurfowl within the Springbok Flats, Northen Province. To date, there had been no scientific studies of the impacts of habitat transformation via agriculture on their population biology.
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Assessment of the performance of a Photovoltaic (pv) system for powering electrolysers in the green hydrogen project at Tsau//khaebs National Park using modelling and simulation approach
… and 32.2 km² for the tracked system across both Springbok and Dolphin sites, respectively. Simulation results showed differences in performance ratio (PR). At Springbok, PVsyst reported 83.55% for the fixed system and 82.42% for the tracked system. At Dolphin, PR was 83.99% (fixed) and 82.75% …
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Discourse of whiteness in post-apartheid South Africa, as reflected in letters to the editor in the Cape Argus and Cape Times
… theme explored resistance to transformation in Springbok rugby within the context of the 2007 Rugby World Cup. An additional, pervasive theme which included white negativity towards Africa, and notions of white victimisation in the new dispensation, was also briefly explored. The analysis …
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Socio-economic impact assessment of De Beers Namaqualand Mines closure in 2002
… would result in business closures (3 % in Springbok and 5 % elsewhere in Namaqualand) and retrenchments (a predicated 250 or 4. 7 % of business employees) primarily in Springbok, Steinkopf and Komaggas.
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Long-term monitoring of vegetation dynamics in the Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand, South Africa
… biodiversity. The Goegap Nature Reserve, east of Springbok, lies in the Upland Succulent Karoo. After all the livestock were removed and the reserve fenced in 1969, a long-term monitoring project was initiated to record possible vegetation changes under the reduced grazing pressure. The first …
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Tuks Athletics Club : a history 1918 - 2008
… honour for many athletes and the awarding of Springbok colours is highlighted in addition to the induction into the TuksSport Hall of Fame. Furthermore, this study acknowledges all athletes that have represented South Africa at the Olympic Games, and congratulates TuksSport Awards recipients …
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Dietary ecology of mixed-feeding antelopes in the Omo-Turkana basin during the Plio-Pleistocene: a tool to investigate hominin palaeo-environments.
… diets of the impala (genus Aepyceros) and the springbok (genus Antidorcas), whose extant relatives demonstrate a high dietary plasticity. The dietary ecology of these taxa was evaluated through stable carbon and oxygen isotope, mesowear and dental microwear textural analyses. To provide more …
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The archaeology of the coastal desert of Namaqualand, South Africa : a regional synthesis
… sites where people mass harvested springbok (Antidorcas marsupia/is), African penguins (Spheniscus demersus) and angulate tortoises (Chersina angulata). There is also evidence for intentional human hunting/collecting of micromammals, so that humans should be included in the …
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“A riddim resisting against the system”: Bob Marley in Aotearoa
… land marches and occupations, the 1981 anti-Springbok Tour movement, and a range of other political demonstrations. It was also a catalyst for the formation of alternative religious communities such as Auckland’s 12 Tribes and the rural group of Rastafarians in Ruatoria. Themes of …
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Mammalian and avian diversity in a coastal nature reserve and an adjacent eco-estate
… to an introduced, extralimital wild species, the springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis). Bird communities were similar, with marked overlap in species between the two land uses. The addition of permanent water and private gardens with both native and non-native flora has increased both the niche …