Monitoring the behavior of the Common River Frog (Amietia angolensis) with modern day technology Pit-tags

The study was conducted in the North-West University Botanical Gardens where all 18 ponds provide habitat for the river frogs. A total of 117 river frogs were marked with pit-tags. Their movements in the garden, between and within ponds were monitored over a period of 12 months. Results showed that...

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Published in:Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir natuurwetenskap en tegnologie 2012-03, Vol.31 (1)
Main Authors: Viviers, Joanita, Orlekowsky, T., Van Coller, H., Du Preez, L.H.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The study was conducted in the North-West University Botanical Gardens where all 18 ponds provide habitat for the river frogs. A total of 117 river frogs were marked with pit-tags. Their movements in the garden, between and within ponds were monitored over a period of 12 months. Results showed that river frogs are active throughout the year and that males are more territorial than females.
ISSN:0254-3486
2222-4173
DOI:10.4102/satnt.v31i1.302