Journal of
Ecology and The Natural Environment

  • Abbreviation: J. Ecol. Nat. Environ.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9847
  • DOI: 10.5897/JENE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 408

Full Length Research Paper

Nest Characteristics for the Conservation of the Grey Parrot in Cameroon

Simon A. Tamungang
  • Simon A. Tamungang
  • Department of Basic Sciences, College of Technology, University of Bamenda, PO Box 2164, Bamenda, Cameroon.
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Ghislain P. N. Kougoum
  • Ghislain P. N. Kougoum
  • Department Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Maroua, PO Box 814, Maroua, Cameroon.
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Alexis Teguia
  • Alexis Teguia
  • Department of Physiology and Animal Production, Faculty of Agronomy and Agricultural Sciences, University of Dschang, PO Box 222, Dschang, Cameroon.
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  •  Received: 17 July 2016
  •  Accepted: 10 August 2016
  •  Published: 30 September 2016

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Tamungang SA, Ayodele IA, Akum ZE (2001). Basic Home Range for the Conservation of the African Grey parrot in Korup National Park, Cameroon. J. Cameroon Acad. Sci. 2(3):155-160.

 
 

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