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Title
A survey of the small mammals of Minziro Forest, Tanzania, with several additions to the known fauna of the country
Author(s)
Stanley W.T., Foley C.A.H.
Published
2008
Publisher
Mammalia
Published Version DOI
https://doi.org/10.1515/MAMM.2008.015
Abstract
Complete faunal lists are vital for understanding the natural history of countries and unique habitats within them, as well as the design of effective conservation strategies. Although many mammal species of Tanzania are familiar, the fauna of some areas of the country has not been properly documented. We surveyed the small mammals (shrews, bats and rodents) of Minziro Forest in northwestern Tanzania. Six species are documented here for the first time for Tanzania. Other records include Tanzanian species poorly represented as vouchers in collections. Minziro is a unique forest worthy of conservation priority and further study. © 2008 by Walter de Gruyter.
Keywords
forest ecosystem; habitat conservation; new species; small mammal; survey; Africa; East Africa; Kagera; Minziro Forest; Sub-Saharan Africa; Tanzania; Mammalia; Rodentia; Soricidae
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