Essays about: "foraging behavior"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 43 essays containing the words foraging behavior.

  1. 6. The perfect wing, The perfect trade-off? : What implements the main selection pressure on wing morphology?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Emme MacDonald; [2023]
    Keywords : Bird; wing morphology; migration; habitat; aspect ratio; wing loading;

    Abstract : Selection pressure is a constant force in evolution, pushing birds and their wings towards an optimal shape and structure, were increasing performance, and minimizing the costs is central. But even though the science of aerodynamics can provide calculations of the optimal construction for the wing in different situations this rarely directly correspond to what is observed in nature. READ MORE

  3. 7. The effect of forage on piglets’ behavior in connection with weaning

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Linnea Wikars; [2021]
    Keywords : behaviour; enrichment; forage; pig; silage; weaning;

    Abstract : Pigs’ (Sus scrofa) behaviors are affected by the environment they are housed in, where an enriched environment offers pigs to perform more diverse behaviors. Pigs reared in barren environments perform more oral manipulation toward their pen mates, compared to pigs reared in enriched environments. READ MORE

  4. 8. Klövviltsarters förhållningssätt till varandra vid utfodringsplatser : en studie av sex svenska arter

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

    Author : Linnea Wennhage; [2021]
    Keywords : moose; red deer; fallow deer; roe deer; mouflon sheep; wild boar; vigilance; interactions; behaviour; displacement;

    Abstract : Ungulates are an important part of many ecosystems and fill several important ecological roles. In Sweden, the use of artificial feeding sites is a common measure to support wild ungulate populations when food is scarce. READ MORE

  5. 9. Habitat Preference and Activity Pattern of Wels Catfish (Silurus glanis) at its Northernmost Distribution Area.

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

    Author : Niklas Lindell; [2021]
    Keywords : Wels catfish; Silurus glanis; Conservation; Acoustic telemetry; Habitat preferences; Sweden; Activity pattern; Animal movemen;

    Abstract : Knowledge of Wels Catfish (Silurus glanis) at its northernmost distribution area is limited on even basic behavioral characteristics, such as habitat preferences and activity patterns. It has thus proven difficult to aid the species in any predictable way. READ MORE

  6. 10. Landscape factors influencing habitat and crop selection by wild boar in Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Cecilia Mwende Muthoka; [2021]
    Keywords : wild boar; habitats and crop selection; feeding stations; Q GIS; binary logistic model;

    Abstract : The wild boar population has increased rapidly during the last two decades in the southern and central parts of Sweden. This rise in population size has caused severe damages to agricultural fields through their foraging behavior. READ MORE