Essays about: "animals and environment"

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  1. 6. Design principles to foster respect for nature in video games

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Goutham Jayaraman; [2023]
    Keywords : Respect; Nature; Video Games; Biocentric; Game Design; Environment; Animals; Nonhumans; Climate Change; Ecology; Human-Nature Relationship;

    Abstract : Video games are critical and relevant tools which can be used to influence perceptions of nature. Many games have already sought to educate players about environmental issues, but the effect that games as a whole have on players’ respect for nature is yet uncertain. READ MORE

  3. 7. Effects of temperature and microplastic concentration on the consumption of microplastic particles by the detritivore Asellus aquaticus

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment

    Author : Yasmin Screech; [2023]
    Keywords : Microplastic; Asellus aquaticus; concentration; temperature; faecal pellets;

    Abstract : Microplastic (MP) pollution has now reached a point where particles can be found in every environmental compartment across the globe. However, the ecological and long-term consequences of MPs are largely unknown. READ MORE

  4. 8. An ecological investigation of spiders in coastal meadows : in Uppland and Sörmland

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Marie Langbak; [2022]
    Keywords : Spiders; coastal meadows; ecology; diversity; invertebrates;

    Abstract : Coastal meadows are important habitats for many animals, but the habitats are threatened by changes in land use such as abandonment of grazing. On the Swedish East coast, many coastal meadows can be found and they are highly influenced by the brackish marine environment which supports large populations of spiders. READ MORE

  5. 9. Svenska travtränares och mjölkbönders uppfattning om djurskyddslagstiftningen

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

    Author : Diana Maximez; [2022]
    Keywords : djurskydd; djurskyddslagstiftning; lantbruk; mjölkbönder; travtränare;

    Abstract : Farm animal welfare is an increasingly discussed topic in today's society. Swedish farmers have a notable reputation for their animal husbandry, which include high animal welfare and good health. The Swedish Board of Agriculture has the overall responsibility of the development and maintenance of animal welfare in Sweden. READ MORE

  6. 10. Utfodring av katter i Sverige : samband mellan utfodring och övervikt respektive utfodring och problembeteenden hos katten

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

    Author : Daniela Larsson; [2022]
    Keywords : torrfoder; våtfoder; fri tillgång; body condition score; BCS; hull; problembeteenden;

    Abstract : Övervikt är ett ökande problem hos våra sällskapsdjur. Att bedöma hull hos katter är precis som för andra sällskapsdjur en utmaning. Användandet av en hullbedömningsskala så som Body Condition Score (BCS) är ett värdefullt hjälpmedel för att på ett mer objektivt sätt bedöma en katts hull. READ MORE