Essays about: "Spotted hyena"

Found 5 essays containing the words Spotted hyena.

  1. 1. De novo SNP Discovery in the Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta)

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

    Author : Amber Mertens De Vry; [2021]
    Keywords : single nucleotide polymorphism; SNP; spotted hyena; Crocuta crocuta; relatedness; genetic monitoring;

    Abstract : Relatedness studies of wild populations using reliable high-quality genetic markers enhance our understanding of a species’ behavior and ecology. Spotted hyenas (Crocuta crocuta) have a matriarchal social structure, unique amongst carnivores. READ MORE

  3. 2. Activity pattern & depredation upon livestock of spotted hyenas (Crocuta crocuta) in Ol Pejeta Conservancy

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Marielle Cambronero; [2017]
    Keywords : spotted hyena; activity pattern; depredation; conservation management; Crocuta Crocuta;

    Abstract : Many carnivores outside protected areas are declining as they are being killed for their involvement in depredation on livestock. More knowledge of when and why predators leaves protected areas are key questions in mitigating the human-wildlife conflict. READ MORE

  4. 3. Activity patterns of large carnivores in a fenced conservation area in Laikipia District, Kenya

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Evelina Augustsson; [2016]
    Keywords : spotted hyena; African lion; activity patterns; movement ecology; conservation management; Crocuta crocuta; Panthera leo;

    Abstract : Large carnivores are sensitive to land-use changes and in African rangelands they have suffered seriously from an increased demand for land for agriculture and husbandry during the last decades. Mammalian carnivores are particularly exposed as they can also attack livestock, and are therefore frequently killed by farmers or wildlife managers. READ MORE

  5. 4. Impact by bomas on the distribution of spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) in the Mara Region, Kenya

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Elin Netti Hirsch; [2009]
    Keywords : bomas; hyena; crocuta crocuta; mara; kenya;

    Abstract : The aim of this study is to find out if, and in what way the Maasai pastoralists affect the spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) through Bomas (Maasai settlement) and keeping of livestock. The study was carried out in the Maasai Mara National Reserve and the adjoining group ranch, Koyake GR, in South-western Kenya. READ MORE

  6. 5. Inventory and evaluation of Nairobi Animal Orphanage : focusing on spotted hyena, serval, Sykes' monkey, vervet monkey and on educational elements

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Ellen Hedman; [2009]
    Keywords : animal orphanage; tropical zoo; zoo education; zoo cooperation; captive wild animals;

    Abstract : The present BSc thesis is part of a newly established collaboration between the Swedish zoo Skansen and Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), and constitutes of an inventory of the Nairobi Animal Orphanage (AO). As a refuge for wild animals found orphaned, abandoned or injured throughout Kenya, the AO has grown over the years and reached an unsustainable point where external help is needed for solutions and improvements. READ MORE