Essays about: "predators"

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  1. 6. The foraging distribution of Cape gannets in relation to Addo Elephant National Park Marine Protected Area

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

    Author : Pelagia Maria Tsousi; [2023]
    Keywords : cape gannets; morus capensis; marine Protected Areas; addo Elephant National Park Marine Protected Area; foraging distribution;

    Abstract : Seabirds are considered to be the sentinels of the ocean, as they are able to locate their prey in spite of the great heterogeneity of the marine environment. During the breeding season, these central-place foragers not only need to find prey to maintain themselves but also to feed their young. READ MORE

  3. 7. Habitat use and activity patterns of three Eulemur species in the forest and restoration areas of Ranomafana and Ankafobe, Madagascar

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

    Author : Nicole Scholte Lubberink; [2023]
    Keywords : fragmentation; anthropogenic deforestation; camera traps; occupancy modelling; detection probability;

    Abstract : Anthropogenic deforestation is a major threat to forest environments, as it leads to habitat loss and fragmentation. Many species suffer from these consequences due to reduced resource availability or connectivity. Forests in Madagascar have drastically been reduced in the past few centuries. READ MORE

  4. 8. Hårfällor för järv : en studie i alternativa inventeringsmetoder

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Tove Hydén; [2023]
    Keywords : järv; inventering; stora rovdjur; DNA; DNA-inventering; hårfälla;

    Abstract : Järv är ett mytomspunnet djur som vi vet relativt lite om i jämförelse med andra stora rovdjur. Järven tillhör mårddjuren och har en cirkumpolär utbredning i Europa, Asien och Nordamerika. i Skandinavien förekommer den främst kring fjällkedjan men utbredningsområdet ökar. READ MORE

  5. 9. GPS-intervaller för registrering av habitatval, rörelsemönster, tillväxt och dödlighet hos nötboskap : en förberedelse inför praktiska tester i Kenya

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

    Author : Anna Saltin; [2023]
    Keywords : GPS-halsband; habitatval; mätutrustning; mätintervaller; betesplanering; dödlighet; tillväxt; Ol Pejeta; Kenya;

    Abstract : Tillväxt och dödlighet hos nötboskap kopplat till födobrist, sjukdom och rovdjur är av hög vikt att följa. Framför allt när det gäller extensiva produktionssystem. I denna litteraturstudie undersöks vilka mätintervaller som är lämpligast att nyttja vid GPS-övervakning. READ MORE

  6. 10. Temporal trends of Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) and Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) in Swedish Otter (Lutra lutra) and Grey Seals (Halichoerus grypus)

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för miljö- och klimatvetenskap (CEC)

    Author : Kajsa Frost; [2023]
    Keywords : Polybrominated diphenyl ether; PBDE; BDE; hexabromocyclododecane; HBCDD; Temporal trends; Flame retardants; Baltic grey seal; Halichoerus grypus; Eurasian otter; Lutra lutra; Intestinal ulcers; BDE-47; BDE-99; BDE-100; BDE-153; BDE-154; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) and hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) are brominated flame retardants. These compounds are lipophilic, persistent and have been shown to bioaccumulate. READ MORE