Essays about: "Masai Mara"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words Masai Mara.
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1. The seropositivity of Toxoplasma gondii in free-roaming domesticated cats in Masai Mara, Kenya : a zoonosis perspective
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical SciencesAbstract : Toxoplasma gondii is an intracellular parasite with felids as the definitive host. It can infect almost every animal, including humans, as its intermediate host. It is an important zoonosis, especially for immune-deprived people, such as patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and pregnant women. READ MORE
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2. The occurrence of FeLV, FIV and FeCoV in free-roaming cats in Mara North Conservancy, Kenya : a possible threat to wild felids?
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical SciencesAbstract : The domestic cat serves an important purpose to households in the Mararienda district in Mara North Conservancy as they protect the house from snakes, rats and other small animals. No previous studies have been performed on the cats in this area and little is known about the populations size and health status. READ MORE
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3. Tjuvjaktens inverkan på den Afrikanska elefanten (Loxodonta africana)
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and HealthAbstract : Elefanten liksom flertalet andra arter är idag utrotningshotade på grund av okontrollerad tjuvjakt på dem. Det kan handla om alltifrån päls, horn, klor och tänder som människor eftersöker för användning till naturmedicin eller andra mer dekorativa ändamål. READ MORE
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4. Grooming behaviour in the Red-tailed guenon
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and HealthAbstract : The behaviour of the red-tailed guenon (Cercopithecus ascanius) was studied over the course of nine days in the Sabaringo forest surrounding Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp near the Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. A focal animal instantaneous sampling method with a one minute interval was used to record the behaviours of the monkeys for approximately 12 hours a day, the day being divided into six shifts á two hours. READ MORE
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5. Interaktionsbeteenden hos vårtsvin (Phacochoerus africanus) mot människor i Kenya
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and HealthAbstract : Vårtsvin (Phacochoerus africanus) har en komplex beteenderepertoar. De vuxna individerna lever naturligt i matriarkala grupper och populationens dynamik påverkas av mänskliga aktiviteter. Vårtsvin kommer i kontakt med människor eftersom de föredrar mark som har blivit påverkad av människor, exempelvis gräsmattor eller rancher. READ MORE