Essays about: "Diurnal activity"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 essays containing the words Diurnal activity.
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1. Habitat use and activity patterns of three Eulemur species in the forest and restoration areas of Ranomafana and Ankafobe, Madagascar
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental StudiesAbstract : Anthropogenic deforestation is a major threat to forest environments, as it leads to habitat loss and fragmentation. Many species suffer from these consequences due to reduced resource availability or connectivity. Forests in Madagascar have drastically been reduced in the past few centuries. READ MORE
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2. SPATIO-TEMPORAL PATTERNS OF THE WOLF AND ITS PREY IN A MEDITERRANEAN AREA
University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskapAbstract : Starting from the 1970s, populations of top predators such as the wolf Canis lupushave been expanding across Europe thanks to the protective legislation andthe creation of many protected areas, the increased abundance of wild ungulates and other factors. The return of these animals can trigger significant consequences from the ecological as well as management points of view. READ MORE
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3. Movement ecology of ungulate communities : effect of species densities and habitat selection
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental StudiesAbstract : Animal movement is a topic important in various different ecological perspectives. Ungulate species are an important source of income, hunting game and subject for protection and management all across the globe. READ MORE
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4. Våm-pH hos mjölkkor : jämförelse av mättekniker och pH-förändring i samband med foderintag
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and ManagementAbstract : Våmmens pH hos mjölkkor varierar under dygnet och mikroberna i våmmen behöver ett pH mellan 6-6,5 för att fungera optimalt. Normalt hålls våm-pH stabilt genom att kon absorberar flyktiga fettsyror (VFA) till blodet och den viktigaste mekanismen är saliven vilket har en buffringsförmåga då den innehåller bikarbonat och vätefosfatjoner. READ MORE
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5. Migration patterns of African elephants (Loxodonta africana) in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and HealthAbstract : Migration is important for many animals survival; however, due to human impact the animals get more restricted. The African elephant (Loxodonta africana) is a keystone species and dependant on long-distance movement. When the migration is restricted this can cause conflicts, for example more habitat destruction or crop raiding. READ MORE
