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Frazier, J. (1986). Tag loss problems with giant tortoises, geochelone gigantea (schweigger), on aldabra. Journal of Zoology, 209(3), 337–339.
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| Resource type: Journal Article BibTeX citation key: Frazier1986 View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: General Keywords: Habitat = habitat, Pazifik = Pacific, Schildkröten = turtles + tortoises, Technik = equipment Creators: Frazier Collection: Journal of Zoology |
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Testudinidae Dipsochelys Aldabrachelys Geochelone gigantea The effectiveness of a ‘permanent’ marking technique developed for Giant Aldabra tortoises in 1969 is assessed. Eleven to 16 years after tagging, 59% of the marked tortoises on the west and south coasts of the Atoll had lost their tags. Half-life of the tag is estimated to be less than 10 years and, hence, unacceptable given the long time for maturity and long life span of the Giant tortoise. A modification of the tagging technique is required.
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