Genetic Consequences of Dispersal and Social Behavior in Lions, Panthera leo

This thesis combines behavioral observations of African lions (Panthera leo) with genetic analyses, in an attempt to clarify causes and consequences of lion group living. The numerous complex cooperative behaviors of lions present an excellent opportunity to investigate the evolution and maintenance...

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Main Author: Spong, Goran
Format: Doctoral Thesis
Language:English
Published: Uppsala universitet, Institutionen för evolutionsbiologi 2001
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