Long-term research and conservation of the Virunga mountain gorillas

Science and Conservation in African Forests: The Benefits of Long-Term Research

Volumn , Issue , 2008, Pages 213-229

  Williamson, Elizabeth A ^a   Fawcett, Katie A ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING   (United Kingdom)

^b Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International   (United States)

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EID: 58149228176     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.1017/CBO9780511754920.020     Document Type: Chapter

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