Essays about: "neotropic"

Found 2 essays containing the word neotropic.

  1. 1. Diversity of birds in relation to area, vegetation structure and connectivity in urban green areas in La Paz, Bolivia

    University essay from Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi; Tekniska högskolan

    Author : Camilla Hiding; [2012]
    Keywords : bird communities; connectivity; disturbance; fragment area; neotropic; urbanization; species richness;

    Abstract : With a   growing human population, cities keep growing worldwide altering ecosystem   and thereby affecting the species living in these areas. Most studies of   urbanization and its effect on ecosystem have been conducted in the western   world and little is known about its effect in the neotropical part of the   world. READ MORE

  3. 2. A literature review of the spider monkey, Ateles sp., with special focus on risk for extinction

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

    Author : Julia Takahashi; [2008]
    Keywords : Ateles; spider monkey; extinction;

    Abstract : This literature review summarizes and clarifies taxonomy, geographic distribution, status, habitat and food choice, threats, social organization and reproduction of spider monkeys, genus Ateles. The aim of the study is to asses why spider monkeys are vulnerable for extinction and discuss possible conservation actions. READ MORE