International Journal of
Biodiversity and Conservation

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Biodivers. Conserv.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-243X
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJBC
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 679

Full Length Research Paper

Raid range selection by elephants around Kakum Conservation Area: Implications for the identification of suitable mitigating measures

Dakwa, K. B.*
  • Dakwa, K. B.*
  • Department of Entomology and Wildlife, School of Biological Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
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Monney, K. A.
  • Monney, K. A.
  • Department of Entomology and Wildlife, School of Biological Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
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Attuquayefio, D.
  • Attuquayefio, D.
  • Department of Animal Biology and Conservation Sciences, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana.
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  •  Received: 05 March 2015
  •  Accepted: 20 November 2015
  •  Published: 29 February 2016

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