A reintroduction programme for the European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis) in Lake Bourget (Savoie, France): First results after two years

Biologia - Section Zoology

Volumn 59, Issue SUPPL. 14, 2004, Pages 155-159

  Cadi, Antoine ^a,b   Miquet, André ^c  

^a UNIVERSITÉ LYON 1   (France)

^b Conservatoire Rhône Alpes des Espaces Naturels ^*  (France)

^c Conservatoire du Patrimoine Naturel de la Savoie ^*  (France)

Author keywords

Conservation; Dispersal; Emys orbicularis; France; Home range; Reintroduction

Indexed keywords

EMYDIDAE; EMYS ORBICULARIS; TESTUDINES;

EID: 33751337306     PISSN: 13356380     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Conference Paper

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