Ecology and Sustainable Development
Diversity, Abundance and Distribution of Birds In and Around Kakum National Park in Respect to Habitat Type
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- Mustapha Sumaila
University of Energy and Natural Resources, Department of Ecotourism, Sunyani, Ghana - James Agyei-Ohemeng*
University of Energy and Natural Resources, Department of Ecotourism, Sunyani, Ghana - Obour Richard
University of Energy and Natural Resources, Department of Ecotourism, Sunyani, Ghana - Asamoah Francis Boafo
University of Energy and Natural Resources, Department of Ecotourism, Sunyani, Ghana - Apraku William
Ashanti African Tours, Jukwa, Ghana
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