Essays about: "mouse behaviour"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 14 essays containing the words mouse behaviour.

  1. 6. Automated tracking and analysis of mouse whisker movements

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Athira Athira; [2019]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Whisking behaviour, observed in animals like rodents and marsupials, have been of great interest to neuroscientists, as a model for the study of mechanisms behind active sensing. Most of the studies of the whisking behaviour utilize video recordings of the movement. READ MORE

  3. 7. Auditiv berikning till lappuggla (Strix nebulosa) på Nordens Ark : att stimulera jaktbeteenden

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

    Author : Emelie Sandberg; [2016]
    Keywords : berikning; ljud; miljö; djurpark; lappuggla; Strix nebulosa;

    Abstract : Owls are efficent predators with a well developed auditory system adapted to localize the exact position of the prey. In captivity owls rarely get the chance to perform their hunting behaviour. Very few studies has been made on owls in captivity and none about environmental or behavioural enrichment. READ MORE

  4. 8. Behavioural responses of mice to predator odour components

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Biologi; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

    Author : Thorbjörn Sievert; [2015]
    Keywords : predator; odour; olfaction; mouse; prey; neophobia; kairomone; avoidance; behaviour;

    Abstract : Having means to detect and avoid potential predators is a necessity for prey species. Most mammalian prey species are able to detect odours emitted by predators and to adapt their behaviour accordingly. These odour cues are therefore considered to act as semiochemicals. Predator odours consist of several dozen different odourants. READ MORE

  5. 9. Hållning av kastrerade och icke kastrerade försöksmöss i par som en lösning på aggressivt beteende

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

    Author : Emil Samuelsson; [2014]
    Keywords : försöksmöss; möss; aggression; kastration;

    Abstract : Aggression between laboratory mice is a common problem and can result in welfare issues such as mice hurting or killing each other and also stress. Swedish laws and regulations clearly states that mice must be housed with a companion due to their natural social structure. READ MORE

  6. 10. Positive reinforcement training for laboratory mice

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Maija Cederwall; [2014]
    Keywords : Mouse; Positive reinforcement; Training; Procedures;

    Abstract : The mouse (Mus musculus) is the most commonly used mammal in biomedical research and can easily be restrained by both hand and by a device. Restraining animals causes stress that not only decreases the animal’s wellbeing, but may also influence the research results. READ MORE