Effects of surgically implanted transmitters on reproduction and survival in mallards
ABSTRACT Abdominally implanted radiotransmitters have been widely used in studies of waterbird ecology; however, the longer handling times and invasiveness of surgical implantation raise important concerns about animal welfare and potential effects on data quality. Although it is difficult to assess...
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| Main Authors: | Jennifer L. Sheppard, Todd W. Arnold, Courtney L. Amundson, David Klee |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2017-09-01
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| Series: | Wildlife Society Bulletin |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/wsb.809 |
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