Frugivory and seed dispersal by Asian elephants, Elephas maximus, in a moist evergreen forest of Thailand
Kitamura, S.; Yumoto, T.; Poonswad, P.; Wohandee, P.
Journal of Tropical Ecology 23(3): 373-376
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 0266-4674
DOI: 10.2307/4499107
Accession: 013245963
This study evaluated the prevalence of woody plant seeds and fruits in the diet of elephants (Elephas maximus) in the moist evergreen forest of Khao Yai (KY) National Park in Thailand. Emphasis is given on the quantitative aspect of frugivory and seed dispersal by elephants.
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