In one year, there were 18 males and 34 females. Over the following year, each female gave birth, of which 28 survived. Nine elephants died due to predators. A construction project cleared 50 acres of nearby forested land, causing 5 males and 19 females to immigrate into the experimental area. Competition for females increased, resulting in the emigration of 10 males to a new territory in search of mates.

In one year, there were 18 males and 34 females. Over the following year, each female gave birth, of which 28 survived. Nine elephants died due to predators. A construction project cleared 50 acres of nearby forested land, causing 5 males and 19 females to immigrate into the experimental area. Competition for females increased, resulting in the emigration of 10 males to a new territory in search of mates.

Science Of Agriculture Biological Approach

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Chapter11: Animal Reproduction

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