Identification of the Nile crocodile <i>Crocodylus niloticus</i> by the use of natural tail marks
The tail marks of 190 Nile crocodiles Crocodylus niloticus were documented and processed into codes. The size of the crocodiles varied from 45 cm to 4.6 m in total length. Wherever possible, both sides of the tails were observed and the marks documented. In all remaining instances only one side coul...
Main Author: | D.G.J. Swanepoel |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AOSIS
1996-08-01
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Series: | Koedoe: African Protected Area Conservation and Science |
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Online Access: | https://koedoe.co.za/index.php/koedoe/article/view/287 |
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