Ontogenetic habitat use and seasonal activity of Nile crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus) in the Lake Albert delta, East Africa

doi:10.1016/j.jglr.2020.09.010

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Ontogenetic habitat use and seasonal activity of Nile crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus) in the Lake Albert delta, East Africa

Published Oct 13, 2020 · M. Behangana, Richard Magala, Raymond Katumba

Journal of Great Lakes Research

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Key takeawayNile crocodiles in the Lake Albert delta exhibit a bi-modal seasonal pattern, with their most frequent habitats being riverbanks with woody vegetation and Cyperus papyrus-Vossia dominated habitats, aiding conservation efforts.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

Ontogenetic habitat use and seasonal activity of Nile crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus) in the Lake Albert delta, East Africa

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