Essays about: "blastocerus dichotomus"

Found 2 essays containing the words blastocerus dichotomus.

  1. 1. Utilization of shrubs for forage and shelter by Marsh Deer (Blastocerus dichotomus) in Jataí Ecological Station, Brazil : an analysis of stable carbon isotopes and of GPS tracking data

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

    Author : Linda Orrell; [2008]
    Keywords : Marsh deer; blastocerus dichotomus; stable carbon isotopes; GIS; herbivore diet; bed-sites;

    Abstract : The South American marsh deer (Blastocerus dichotomus) is a wetland living species which is in risk of extinction in the wild. Since not much is known about its requirements concerning habitat and forage, this study aims at their choice of forage and habitat, with focus on use of shrubs available for shelter and forage. READ MORE

  3. 2. Activity patterns, diurnal and nocturnal behaviour of the marsh deer (Blastocerus dichotomus) in the Jataí Ecological Station, Brazil

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

    Author : Lina Lehndal; [2008]
    Keywords : marsh deer; Blastocerus dichotomus; ethology; activity pattern; diurnal; nocturnal; Jataí; GPS-collar;

    Abstract : The marsh deer (Blastocerus dichotomus) is the largest cervid in South America. It is morphologically adapted to the marshes and floodplains that constitute its habitat. READ MORE