Essays about: "human wildlife conflicts"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 47 essays containing the words human wildlife conflicts.
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16. Can cormorants be used as indicators of local fish abundances? : A diet study of cormorants on Gotland
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildningAbstract : Human wildlife conflicts can represent missed opportunities for ecological monitoring, including tracking invasive species. The great cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis is the centre such a conflict, where the lack of concrete scientific evidence is often replaced by anecdotal evidence, leading to the vilification of these birds. READ MORE
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17. Using Conservation Conflict Transformation as a Framework to Address Social Conflict Over Wildlife in a Swedish County
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studierAbstract : In Europe, and throughout the world, the return and preservation of large carnivores is escalating tensions between stakeholder groups, as well as between local actors and authorities. While wolf conservation efforts have generally been accepted across Swedish authorities, nature organizations, and the public, there are others who argue that the preservation of wolves is threatening local values and traditions. READ MORE
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18. A camera trap study on the spatio-temporal behaviour of Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) to mitigate human-elephant conflicts in the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai – Forest Complex, Thailand
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental StudiesAbstract : Human-elephant conflicts (HEC) in Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) range countries have been increasing during the past half-century and are a major conservation issue for governments. Research suggests studying the spatio-temporal behavioural patterns of E. maximus could indicate behavioural preferences and help mitigate such conflicts. READ MORE
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19. Attitudes towards local carnivores in Umeå, Sweden : investigating species and individual effects on attitudes towards Carnivores in the confines of a local community
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental StudiesAbstract : The expanding human population is leading to increases in urbanisation and changing land-use. The space between wildlife and humans is diminishing as wildlife adapts to environmental changes caused by urbanisation. With an increasing number of species moving into an urban environment we see increasing encounters between humans and wildlife. READ MORE
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20. Sociala interaktioner och hägnutnyttjande hos Afrikansk vildhund (Lycaon pictus) på Borås Djurpark
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and HealthAbstract : The African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) is a social carnivore known for its complex social structure. The species is listed as Endangered on the IUCN redlist and conservation efforts have involved establishment of protected areas, research on human-wildlife conflicts and reintroduction programmes. READ MORE
