Essays about: "rainy season"

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  1. 21. Advantages and disadvantages of different observation methods on a troop of wild olive baboons at a river in Southern Kenya

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

    Author : Katarina Eriksson; [2014]
    Keywords : olive baboon; riverine forest; continuous sampling; instantaneous sampling; focal animal sampling; scan sampling; babian; anubisbabian; kenya;

    Abstract : Every observation method has its advantages and disadvantages and a well-adopted method gives more reliable results. Factors affecting the choice of the most appropriate methods for recording foraging behaviours include species, group size, environment, seasons and age. READ MORE

  3. 22. Varför är Grevyzebran men inte Grantzebran utrotningshotad?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Olivia Rasmusson; [2014]
    Keywords : Grevyzebra; utrotningshotad; stäppzebra; Grantzebra; Equus grevyi; Equus quagga boehmi; Grevy’s zebra; endangered; plains zebra; Grant’s zebra;

    Abstract : Det finns tre arter zebror i världen – stäppzebra, bergszebra och Grevyzebra. Bergszebran och stäppzebran har dessutom en del underarter. Grantzebran är en underart av stäppzebra som lever i östra Afrika, bl.a. READ MORE

  4. 23. The effect of abiotic and landscape features on abundance of Anopheles larvae

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Milda Norkute; [2014]
    Keywords : Anopheles arabiensis; larvae; density; breeding habits; dipping; landscape; Ethiopia;

    Abstract : Mosquitoes are medically the most important group of insects, transmitting a number of deadly diseases, including malaria. Female mosquitoes transmit them while feeding on human blood, which is required to mature eggs. It is important to understand vector population dynamics in order to effectively control them. READ MORE

  5. 24. Anthropogenic Influence on the Water Quality in the lake Poopó Area, Bolivia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

    Author : Sara Eklund; Johan Lundström; [2013]
    Keywords : Mining; Water quality; Heavy metals; Ions; Superficial waters; Antequera; Pazña; Urmiri; Poopó; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Problem Definition: For several hundreds of years, mining in Bolivia has been an important part of the economy. The mining activity has a negative effect on both the environment and the health of the people. Previous studies conducted in the Lake Poopó area show elevated concentrations of heavy metals and ions harmful to people and nature. READ MORE

  6. 25. Discharge and sediment transport in the Kapuas river

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

    Author : Jonas Hallerth; Ludvig Carlman Bydén; [2013]
    Keywords : hydrology; sediment transport; Indonesia; kapuas; simple methods; rating curve; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Deteriorating water quality is a challenge which affects people of the entire world, with a growing population and increased industrialization worldwide. The problem is especially apparent in many developing nations where water resource management must be improved to secure a future sustainable supply. READ MORE