Essays about: "apor"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the word apor.

  1. 1. Nya infektiösa sjukdomar i samband med bushmeat

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Frida Ek-Terlecki; [2014]
    Keywords : uppkommande zoonoser; bushmeat; jakt; apor; Afrika; djurliv; emerging zoonoses; hunting; apes; Africa; wildlife;

    Abstract : Jakten på bushmeat är en aktuell och komplex fråga i Central- och Västafrika som har ägnats mycket uppmärksamhet och forskning inom flera vetenskapliga discipliner. Köttet och djurdelarna innebär både en födokälla för fattiga, samt som inkomstkälla vid ökande efterfrågan från västvärlden och Asien där djurdelarna ses som lyxvaror och används inom blandannat naturmedicin. READ MORE

  3. 2. Portrayal of animal communication in wildlife documentary

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

    Author : Yrsa Andersson; [2011]
    Keywords : wildlife documentaries; behavior; communication;

    Abstract : Many people turn to documentaries for knowledge about animals, but do documentaries give us a truthful portrayal of animals and their behavior? This study looks at how the communication behavior of the portrayed animals is depicted in three episodes of The Life of Mammals. These episodes were observed after which the contents were compared to scientific literature on the same topics. READ MORE

  4. 3. The black-and-white colobus monkeys (Colobus angolensis palliatus) of Diani forest, Kenya : behavioural responses to habitat fragmentation

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

    Author : Robert O'Dwyer; [2011]
    Keywords : colobus angolensis palliatus; diani beach; behaviour; sex; age; foraging; home range overlap; path length; sex and age class;

    Abstract : The loss of habitat is one of the greatest threats to global biodiversity today. Consequences to a species inhabiting fragmented habitats include: group size changes, altered diets and altered foraging behaviours. READ MORE

  5. 4. Potentiella virala zoonoser hos apor på svenska djurparker år 2008

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Joakim Skierus; [2010]
    Keywords : apa; zoonos; virus; djurpark;

    Abstract : This paper is a compilation of some of the important viral zoonosis that can be passed from apes and simians (simian and prosimian) to man. Viral zoonoses are viral diseases that can be passed from animals to humans. The paper will also provide a better insight of the risks workers and visitors to the zoo can be exposed to. READ MORE

  6. 5. A literature review of the spider monkey, Ateles sp., with special focus on risk for extinction

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

    Author : Julia Takahashi; [2008]
    Keywords : Ateles; spider monkey; extinction;

    Abstract : This literature review summarizes and clarifies taxonomy, geographic distribution, status, habitat and food choice, threats, social organization and reproduction of spider monkeys, genus Ateles. The aim of the study is to asses why spider monkeys are vulnerable for extinction and discuss possible conservation actions. READ MORE