Thesis (M.S.) -- University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2006. / Title from title page screen (viewed on Jan. 31, 2007). Thesis advisor: Lisa I. Muller. Vita. Includes bibliographical references.

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The need to understand the dynamics of the impala population in Mkuzi Game Reserve arose during the early 1960's when it became clear that various factors were contributing to an overpopulation of the species in the reserve. Population management was recognized as being necessary and was carried out, but it was based on inadequate information. This study set out to establish a rational basis for future management. The social organization and behaviour of impala in Mkuzi were analysed and placed in perspective relative to the population dynamics. Two methods of counting the animals were used and a relationship obtained between the respective results. The distribution of impala within the reserve, both on a gross population basis and with respect to the various sex and age categories, was determined from sampling. In order to establish the age structure of the population, samples obtained from the control programme were used, and these were aged on the basis of molar wear. At the same time the proportions of young animals and the population sex ratios were obtained by field sampling. Using these data, life tables were constructed, from . which it was possible to interpret the behaviour of the population at the time of the study. However, caution should be exercised in extrapolating these results literally to the same population under different conditions. The study only provides guidelines for regular monitoring to be carried out. At the same time a more detailed study of the vegetation dynamics of Mkuzi Game Reserve is a priority so that the relationship between the animal and plant elements of the reserve can be properly analysed. / Thesis (Ph.D.)-University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 1979.

A research report submitted to the Faculty of Science, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Master of Science in Quantitative Conservation Biology, 1993 / The aim of the study was to provide a basis for the determination of acceptable hippo densities along the Crocodile River, outside the Kruger National Park. Hippo densities have to be acceptable to land-user~, who suffer hippo damage, and to the conservation authority, responsible for the resources along the river. Hippo nllmbers and distribution in the study area were determined by using a combination of aerial census and ground count. The hippo population number was estimated at 88 animals. Hippo distribution was influenced by flow speed of water. No hippos were observed in river sections with steep gradients, (>6.0 m/km) , while major herds were observed at low gradients «3.5 m/km). A mean density of 0.6 hippo per km was calculated, with a maximum of 2,5 hLppoe Zkm at Kaapmuiden, next to the Kruger National Park. TPA Nature Conservation records on hippo complaints were analyzed, and no relationship between the occurrence of hippo damage and hippo density could be found. There were strong indications that hippo damage are caused by individual problem hippo , The majority of land-users (92 %) supported the conservation of hippos. The size of the area available to hippo was determined for distances of 5 kn. up- and downriver from the major hippo herds. hippo could move away from the river was 336 restriction when compared to the generally assumed hippo grazing range of 3.2 km. Hippo access to grazing was assessed by determining the effective grazing area. / MT2017

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Sydney, 1999. / Bibliography: leaves 235-260. Also available in print form.

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Thesis (M. Appl. Sci.)--University of Canberra, 2004. / Title from PDF title page (viewed on July 20, 2005). Includes bibliographical references (p. 129-146).

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2005. / Title from PDF t.p. (viewed Aug. 22, 2006). Includes bibliographical references (p. 59-67).