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1. 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 StudiesAbstract : 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
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2. 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 StudiesAbstract : 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
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3. Den vuxna laxens migration i Vindelälvens laxtrappa
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental StudiesAbstract : Lax, Salmo salar, har en anadrom livscykel. Den spenderar delar av sitt liv ute i saltvatten i havet innan den simmar tillbaka till sitt söta hemvatten för lek. För en del laxar blockeras de naturliga vandringsvägarna till lekplatsen av vattenkraftverk. Konstgjorda laxtrappor byggs ibland för att underlätta vandringen. READ MORE