Essays about: "hibernation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 essays containing the word hibernation.

  1. 1. Groddjursåtgärden vid Lillbyasjön i Östhammars kommun : ett hjälpmedel eller ett hinder?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Loviza Sahlén; [2023]
    Keywords : Groddjur; groddjursåtgärd; grodtunnel; amfibiepassage;

    Abstract : Groddjuren hotas av utrotning och minskar snabbt i populationsstorlek. Trafiken är en faktor som kan ge additiv dödlighet till populationer som behöver korsa en väg vid migrationen mellan övervintringsplatserna och lekvattnen. READ MORE

  3. 2. Hibernation Sites and Activity of Bats During Winter

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap

    Author : Jacqueline Nelms; [2023]
    Keywords : bats; temperate bats; hibernation; winter activity; temperature; hibernation sites; fladdermöss; tempererade fladdermöss; övervintring; vinteraktivitet; temperatur; övervintringsplatser;

    Abstract : In the temperate region, bats have evolved the strategy of hibernation to survive the harsh winter. During hibernation, bats enter the vulnerable state of torpor that requires specific environmental conditions to function optimally. Bats are known to use caves and anthropogenic structures as hibernation sites. READ MORE

  4. 3. How do forest characteristics relate to brown bear (Ursus arctos) density? : focusing on basal area, age, height, and field layer

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Jeanette Jonsson; [2022]
    Keywords : brown bear; ursus arctos; linear mixed model; forest characteristics; bear density;

    Abstract : Brown bear (Ursus arctos) is one of our most common large carnivores. The historic population in Sweden has been reduced due to conflicts with humans. The diet of the brown bear varies with the season and location. READ MORE

  5. 4. How does habitat selection by brown bear (Ursus arctos) during the berry season change due to forestry and human disturbance : looking at three different periods of human dis-turbances

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Jeanette Jonsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Brown bear; Ursus arctos; integrated step selection function; habi-tat selection;

    Abstract : Brown bear (Ursus arctos) is the most widespread large carnivore. It is an apex predator and does not have natural enemies but is hunted by humans in Sweden. During the period July to October their main food resource is bilberry, which contains carbohydrates that are important for their fat resources before entering hibernation. READ MORE

  6. 5. Hibernation of public space - an investigation of Stockholms water environment

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Anton Valek; [2021]
    Keywords : Public space; Stockholm water environment; Pålsundet; Långholmen; Boat storage;

    Abstract : The project stems from a will to understand how I, as both a citizen and architect can partake in the creation and activation of the public water environment of Stockholm, a public sphere that I argue is largely in a state of hibernation. The main proposal is a multifunctional boat storage located at Pålsundet on Långholmen. READ MORE