Distribution and abundance of the feral camel (Camelus dromedarius) in Australia

Rangeland Journal

Volumn 32, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 1-9

  Saalfeld, W K ^a   Edwards, G P ^a  

^a Department of Natural Resources Environment the Arts and Sport ^*  (Australia)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; CAMELIDAE; CAMELUS DROMEDARIUS;

EID: 77950118042     PISSN: 10369872     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1071/RJ09058     Document Type: Article

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