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Predicting bait uptake by feral cats, Felis catus, in semi-arid environments

  1. Per E. S. Christensen,
  2. Bruce G. Ward,
  3. Colleen Sims

Article first published online: 13 DEC 2012

DOI: 10.1111/emr.12025

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Ecological Management & Restoration

Ecological Management & Restoration

Volume 14, Issue 1, pages 47–53, January 2013

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Christensen, P. E. S., Ward, B. G. and Sims, C. (2013), Predicting bait uptake by feral cats, Felis catus, in semi-arid environments. Ecological Management & Restoration, 14: 47–53. doi: 10.1111/emr.12025

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  2. Article first published online: 13 DEC 2012

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