Essays about: "maasai mara"
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6. Brucellosis in livestock in and near the Maasai Mara national reserve in Kenya : seroprevalence and possible impact on animal and human welfare
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical SciencesAbstract : Brucellosis is caused by bacteria from the genus Brucella. The disease occurs worldwide and is of major importance in domestic animals, both for socio-economic reasons and because of the impact on animal and human welfare. READ MORE
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7. The expansion of agriculture in Kenya and its effect on the African elephant
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and HealthAbstract : The human-elephant conflict is the biggest threat to the population of African elephants (Loxodonta africana). One example of this is elephants entering and raiding cropland that sometimes destroys farmers' major source of income. Methods of preventing crop-raids often result in fatal injuries for both people and elephants. READ MORE
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8. Why do the common warthog Phacochoerus africanus stay at Kichwa Tembo
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and HealthAbstract : The common warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) is common over all of Africa’s savannah grassland. The females live in small family groups with their offspring and the males alone or in bachelor groups. The warthog is a grazer but can also eat fruits and roots. Maasai Mara is a national reserve in Kenya with a rich species fauna. READ MORE
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9. The influence of active bomas on habitat choice of the common warthog (Phacochoerus africanus)
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and HealthAbstract : The common warthog (Phachocoerus africanus) is a relatively long-legged pig with noticeable curved tusks, a short neck and three pairs of facial warts. It has four recognized subspecies. The common warthog is a non-migratory ungulate living on the African savannah. It is a hindgut fermenter and predominantly dependent on high-quality foods. READ MORE
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10. Diurnal rhythm of the savannah elephant (Loxodonta africana africana) in Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and HealthAbstract : Elephants are hindgut fermenters, which affects their diurnal rhythm. To reach their nutrient demands, elephants must eat almost constantly throughout the light part of the day. Sexual dimorphism may also affect their behavioral patterns. READ MORE
