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  1. 1. Wild boar feeding site effects on targeted and non-targeted species

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Emma Engvall; [2022]
    Keywords : artificial feeding; baiting; establishment; rooting; diversity; species richness;

    Abstract : Wild boar (Sus scrofa) is an ungulate species that is increasing in Europe and Sweden, and with that causing conflicts and problems in agriculture. Wild boar are omnivores and are often rooting in the ground to find food items. READ MORE

  3. 2. Computer Vision for Camera Trap Footage : Comparing classification with object detection

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Avdelningen för visuell information och interaktion

    Author : Fredrik Örn; [2021]
    Keywords : computer vision; camera traps; classification; object detection; neural networks; artificial intelligence; machine learning; datorseende; kamerafällor; klassificering; detektering; neurala nätverk; artificiell intelligens; maskininlärning;

    Abstract : Monitoring wildlife is of great interest to ecologists and is arguably even more important in the Arctic, the region in focus for the research network INTERACT, where the effects of climate change are greater than on the rest of the planet. This master thesis studies how artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision can be used together with camera traps to achieve an effective way to monitor populations. READ MORE

  4. 3. Habitat selection in moose and roe deer : a third order comparison

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

    Author : Irene Hjort; [2019]
    Keywords : gps; camera trapping; habitat selection; order of selection; Alces alces; Capreolus capreolus; brownian bridge kernel method;

    Abstract : Ungulates are important animals in Swedish culture and economy, yet they are considered to cause considerable damage on forests to the disadvantage for the forest industry. At the same time, the forest industry is one of the reasons for the increased carrying capacity of moose and roe deer. READ MORE

  5. 4. Migration patterns of African elephants (Loxodonta africana) in Ol Pejeta Conservancy

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

    Author : Emelie Grabbe; [2018]
    Keywords : elephants; migration; moon phase; nocturnal and diurnal variation; seasonal variation; human-elephant conflict;

    Abstract : Migration is important for many animals survival; however, due to human impact the animals get more restricted. The African elephant (Loxodonta africana) is a keystone species and dependant on long-distance movement. When the migration is restricted this can cause conflicts, for example more habitat destruction or crop raiding. READ MORE

  6. 5. Activity patterns and livestock depredation by cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus), leopards (Panthera pardus) and jackals (Canis mesomelas) within Ol Pejeta Conservancy : where, why and when?

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

    Author : Nike Nylander; [2017]
    Keywords : African cheetah; African leopard; black-backed jackal; Acinonyx jubatus; Canis mesomelas; Panthera pardus; activity patterns; depredation;

    Abstract : The widespread and severe conflict between humans and wildlife is one of the most critical threats for the survival of many wildlife species today. The increasing human population growth have along with habitat loss, fragmentation, prey depletion and persecution led to extensive declines in many large carnivores. READ MORE