The distribution and relative abundance of camels in Australia

J. Short; G. Caughley; D. Grice; B. Brown

doi:10.1071/RJ09057

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The distribution and relative abundance of camels in Australia

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The distribution and relative abundance of camels in Australia

J. Short, G. Caughley, D. Grice and B. Brown

Journal of Arid Environments, Vol.15(1), pp.91-97

1988

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1071/RJ09057

Abstract

Aerial survey of much of mainland Australia indicated a minimum population of feral Camelus dromedarius of 43 000. Most were in sand-dune desert across the broad band of country from Port Hedland in Western Australia to Innamincka in South Australia. Over 50% were in Western Australia

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Title: The distribution and relative abundance of camels in Australia
Authors/Creators: J. Short (Author/Creator)
G. Caughley (Author/Creator)
D. Grice (Author/Creator)
B. Brown (Author/Creator)
Publication Details: Journal of Arid Environments, Vol.15(1), pp.91-97
Publisher: Academic Press
Identifiers: 991005540660407891
Murdoch Affiliation: Murdoch University
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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Collaboration types: Domestic collaboration
Citation topics: 3 Agriculture, Environment & Ecology; 3.35 Zoology & Animal Ecology; 3.35.274 Wildlife Ecology
Web Of Science research areas: Ecology
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