Essays about: "felid"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the word felid.

  1. 1. Genetic consequences of translocations in the Doñana population of the endangered Iberian lynx

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Gaia Mora; [2024]
    Keywords : Conservation Genetics; Iberian lynx conservation; endangered species; species conservation;

    Abstract : Conservation genetics for endangered species is crucial in long-term conservation actions.Inbreeding depression and genetic diversity are main genetic parameters with relevance toconservation. The Iberian lynx was by 2002 the most endangered felid in the world. READ MORE

  3. 2. The occurrence of FeLV, FIV and FeCoV in free-roaming cats in Mara North Conservancy, Kenya : a possible threat to wild felids?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Emilia Schultz; [2023]
    Keywords : feline infectious peritonitis; feline immunodeficiency virus; feline coronavirus; feline infectious peritonitis; domestic cat; conservation; Masai Mara; wild felids; Kenya;

    Abstract : The domestic cat serves an important purpose to households in the Mararienda district in Mara North Conservancy as they protect the house from snakes, rats and other small animals. No previous studies have been performed on the cats in this area and little is known about the populations size and health status. READ MORE

  4. 3. Globala uppvärmningens påverkan på isbjörnens parasiter

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

    Author : Rebecca Söderberg; [2016]
    Keywords : Isbjörn; parasiter; global uppvärmning; Polar bears; parasites; global warming;

    Abstract : Globala uppvärmningen är ett aktuellt problem och ett djurslag som påverkas framförallt av klimatförändringarna är isbjörnen (Ursus maritimus). På det cirkumpolära Arktis använder de havsisarna som plattform för att bedriva jakt, reproduktion och förflyttningar. READ MORE

  5. 4. Welfare in zoo kept felids : A study of resource usage

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Biologi

    Author : Ulrica Ahlrot; [2016]
    Keywords : Behaviour; Enclosure usage; Felids; Resources; Welfare; Zoo;

    Abstract : Due to a large number of felid species being endangered they are subjects of conservation projects both in situ and ex situ. Keeping felids in zoos are problematic with stereotypic behaviours such as pacing and reproduction difficulties often occurring. READ MORE

  6. 5. Activity patterns of snow leopards (Panthera uncia) at their kill sites

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Emma Nygren; [2015]
    Keywords : acceleration data; behavior; GPS-collar; Mongolia; prey handling;

    Abstract : The snow leopard (Panthera uncia) is an elusive felid, native to the mountains in central Asia. Basic knowledge about the snow leopards’ ecology has long been lacking but is advancing with the help of the GPS-technology. GPS cluster analysis can provide insight in the diet and prey selection of elusive predators, such as the snow leopard. READ MORE