Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 2, Issue 6 , Pages 197-204 , November 2007

Spatial requirements of animals: Allometry and beyond

  • J. Carol Petherick, PhD

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doi: 10.1016/j.jveb.2007.10.001

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 2, Issue 6 , Pages 197-204 , November 2007

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