Seasonal variation in reproductive behaviour of bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus Pallas, 1766) in an equatorial savannah ecosystem

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dc.contributor.authorApio, Ann
dc.contributor.authorMuwanika, Vincent B.
dc.contributor.authorPlath, Martin
dc.contributor.authorWronski, Torsten
dc.date.accessioned2022-05-27T07:56:24Z
dc.date.available2022-05-27T07:56:24Z
dc.date.issued2009
dc.description.abstractWhile several authors suggest that bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus Pallas) from tropical areas with an approximately bimodal rainfall pattern breed throughout the year, there is also a report of seasonal breeding in this species. In this study, we provide indirect evidence of seasonality in reproduction by analysing behavioural data (e.g. rates of mixed-sex sightings) in a population of bushbuck inhabiting an equatorial savannah ecosystem in western Uganda. Observation rates of mixed-sex sightings were correlated with rainfall patterns. We suggest that peaks in reproductive behaviour following the wet season may be advantageous if calves are born during the next wet season, when fresh vegetation is available.en_US
dc.identifier.citationApio, A., Muwanika, V. B., Plath, M., & Wronski, T. (2009). Seasonal variation in reproductive behaviour of bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus Pallas, 1766) in an equatorial savannah ecosystem. African Journal of Ecology, 47(4), 592-597.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1365-2028.2008.01000.x
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/3541
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherAfrican Journal of Ecologyen_US
dc.subjectAntelopesen_US
dc.subjectmating behaviouren_US
dc.subjectseasonalityen_US
dc.subjectUgandaen_US
dc.titleSeasonal variation in reproductive behaviour of bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus Pallas, 1766) in an equatorial savannah ecosystemen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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