JOURNAL ARTICLE

Serengeti's 'breathtaking' mammal migration shaped by grazers' diets.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Pennisi, Elizabeth 3 of 3

Abstract

A recent study published in Science has shed light on the annual migration of zebras, wildebeests, and gazelles through the Serengeti in Tanzania and Kenya. The researchers used camera traps, GPS tracking, and fecal analysis to uncover the complex factors that influence the migration patterns of these species. They found that diet plays a major role in shaping the migration, with each species having its own dietary preferences. The study also revealed that fires and unusual weather can disrupt the migration, and climate change may pose a threat to the animals' journey. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2024/02, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:175482255
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