Observations on the influence of seasonality, lunar cycles, and weather condition on freshwater turtle activity in Sarawak, East Malaysia (Borneo)

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Observations on the influence of seasonality, lunar cycles, and weather condition on freshwater turtle activity in Sarawak, East Malaysia (Borneo)

Freshwater turtles were surveyed at two sites in Sarawak: Loagan Bunut National Park and Balai Ringin. Capture results were tested against environmental factors such as lunar phase, weather and seasonality to examine differences in activity level. Proportionally, soft-shelled turtles were most act...

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Main Authors:	Jensen, Karen A., Das, I.
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Asiatic Herpetological Research Society 2008
Subjects:	GE Environmental Sciences QL Zoology
Online Access:	http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/11866/ http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/11866/1/Observations%20on%20the%20influence%20of%20seasonality%20%28abstract%29.pdf

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