Group size effects on foraging and vigilance in migratory Tibetan antelope

@article{Lian2007GroupSE,
  title={Group size effects on foraging and vigilance in migratory Tibetan antelope},
  author={Xinming Lian and Tong-zuo Zhang and Yifan Cao and Jianping Su and Simon J. Thirgood},
  journal={Behavioural Processes},
  year={2007},
  volume={76},
  pages={192-197}
}
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