Essays about: "månfas"

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

  1. 1. Aktivitetsmönster och boskapspredation hos lejon (Panthera leo) i förhållande till olika miljöfaktorer

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

    Author : Elvira Karjel; [2022]
    Keywords : lejon; Panthera leo; aktivitetdygnsrytm; månfas; molntäcke; nederbörd; regn; jaktlycka; boskap; nötkreatur; predation;

    Abstract : The lion is one of few large predators that have suffered terrible population losses over the past two decades. As a result of this lions are now considered vulnerable on the IUCN Redlist, and on their way towards becoming endangered. The estimated number of individuals is approximately 32 000 today, and the majority are found in Africa. READ MORE

  3. 2. Jaguar (Panthera onca) and puma (Puma concolor) hunting preferences, and their effect on cattle (Bos taurus), in Pantanal, Brazil

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

    Author : Agnes Fridell; [2020]
    Keywords : Panthera onca; Puma concolor; Bos taurus; ; Bos indicus; Pantanal; Brazil;

    Abstract : In Brazil, jaguars and pumas both constitute threats to cattle farming due to predation on calves. Since both jaguar and puma populations decline, con-flicts with humans should be avoided in order to prevent poaching, which can lead to the number of wild cats in Brazil decreasing further. READ MORE

  4. 3. 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

  5. 4. 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

  6. 5. Activity pattern & depredation upon livestock of spotted hyenas (Crocuta crocuta) in Ol Pejeta Conservancy

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

    Author : Marielle Cambronero; [2017]
    Keywords : spotted hyena; activity pattern; depredation; conservation management; Crocuta Crocuta;

    Abstract : Many carnivores outside protected areas are declining as they are being killed for their involvement in depredation on livestock. More knowledge of when and why predators leaves protected areas are key questions in mitigating the human-wildlife conflict. READ MORE