(par 3.12) Biological Rhythms (Biorhythms)
Regular rhythmic changes occur in the activities of plants and animals. These are caused by factors such as light and heat from the sun, the tides, seasons, phases of the moon and the rotation of the earth. These regular, rhythmic changes are called biorhythms and they can be divided into: Daily rhythms Lunar and Tidal […]
(par 3.11.3) Optimizing game production in a new era: The road to financial success
http://gadi.agric.za/articles/Furstenburg_D/optimizing-game-production.php Last update: November 17, 2010 12:28:05 PM D Furstenburg Agricultural Research Council : Range & Forage Institute, Grootfontein Agricultural Development Institute,Private Bag X 529, MIDDELBURG. 5900 Abstract Changes in the socio-economic environment in southern Africa have lead to a change from livestock to integrated game farming, resulting in a rapidly expanding game industry. The […]
(par 3.11.3) Carrying Capacity & its Impact on Wildlife Population
http://prof-raj.blogspot.co.za/2012/01/carrying-capacity.html Wednesday, 25 January 2012 In terms of Bailey (1983) “Carrying capacity is the number of animals of a specified quality that a habitat can support while sustaining a specified, but not progressively increasing level of impact on habitat resources.” If management goals do not specify the quality of animals or condition of the habitat […]