Essays about: "anti-predator behavior"

Found 5 essays containing the words anti-predator behavior.

  1. 1. Behavioral response of reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) to acoustic stimuli

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Johanna Börs; [2023]
    Keywords : reindeer; Rangifer tarandus; acoustic stimuli; behavioral response; flight response; induced fear;

    Abstract : Scare systems based on acoustic stimuli have been tested on several ungulates in recent years. The aim has been to investigate whether the method can be useful in situations where the animals must quickly be displaced from a specific site, for example, to prevent wildlife accidents. READ MORE

  3. 2. Non-naivety in a long-lived ungulate : learning effects of shooting moose calves?

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

    Author : Lukas Graf; [2021]
    Keywords : moose; Alces alces; integrated step selection function; habitat selection; anti-predator behavior;

    Abstract : Habitat selection and movement are considered important factors for survival of game species when they are hunted by humans. To reduce their risk of predation, animals can adapt their behavior to their most abundant predator over time through experience. READ MORE

  4. 3. Träning inför återintroduktion

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

    Author : Demieka Seabrook Sävenfalk; [2019]
    Keywords : återintroduktion; träning; beteende; rovdjursundvikande; etologi;

    Abstract : Återintroduktion, det vill säga att släppa ut djur i områden där de tidigare funnits men därefter försvunnit ifrån, har potential att bli ett viktigt verktyg i arbetet med att bevara arter. Många projekt har emellertid misslyckats, därför finns det ett stort behov av att arbeta för att öka framgången. READ MORE

  5. 4. Seasonal variability in group size of harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) hauled out on glacial ice in Johns Hopkins Inlet, Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska

    University essay from Karlstads universitet

    Author : Evelina Augustsson; [2010]
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    Abstract : Individuals are believed to benefit in various ways from living in groups. Some species aggregate to increase foraging efficiency and others for social benefits. Why pinnipeds rest in groups is yet not fully understood, but the most common ecological explanation is the benefit of enhanced predator detection. READ MORE

  6. 5. Neonate mortality in fallow deer (Dama dama) in relation to bed-site selection and habitat use

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Ida Svartholm; [2010]
    Keywords : anti-predatory behavior; bed-site; dama dama; fallow deer; habitat selection; neonate mortality; predation; red fox;

    Abstract : The level of neonate mortality in a free ranging fallow deer (Dama dama) population at the Koberg estate in south western Sweden was investigated using radio-tracking techniques. During this study a total of 36 fawns (17 ♂, 19 ♀) were captured and marked with vhf or gps radio collars; 12 fawns in 2008 and 24 fawns in 2009. READ MORE