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The population ecology of Rattus exulans on Tiritiri Matangi Island, and a model of comparative population dynamics in New Zealand

Henrik Moller Zoology Department, University of Auckland, Private Bag, Auckland, New Zealand; Ecology Division, DSIR, Private Bag, Nelson, New Zealand
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John L. Craig Zoology Department, University of Auckland, Private Bag, Auckland, New Zealand
Pages 305-328 | Received 23 Jul 1986, Accepted 03 Feb 1987, Published online: 02 Feb 2012

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Hayley Ricardo, Deborah J. Wilson & Priscilla M. Wehi. (2020) Kiore (Rattus exulans) distribution and relative abundance on a small highly modified island. New Zealand Journal of Zoology 47:4, pages 350-359.
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DonaldG. Newman & Ian McFadden. (1990) Seasonal fluctuations of numbers, breeding, and food of kiore (Rattus exulans) on Lady Alice Island (Hen and Chickens group), with a consideration of kiore: tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus) relationships in New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Zoology 17:1, pages 55-63.
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M. Roberts & J.L. Craig. (1990) The demography of kiore, Rattus exulans in three habitats. New Zealand Journal of Zoology 17:1, pages 43-53.
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JohnL. Craig & TerryJ. Bunn. (1989) The effects of experimental manipulation of food supplies on a population of Rattus exulans . New Zealand Journal of Zoology 16:3, pages 419-425.
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