Essays about: "reindeer density"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the words reindeer density.

  1. 1. Geographical expansion rate of a brown bear population in Fennoscandia and the factors explaining the directional variations

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Lisbet Hougaard Baklid; [2022]
    Keywords : Geography; GIS; brown bear; expansion rate; Ursus arctos; Fennoscandia; Sweden; barrier; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The brown bears, Ursus arctos L., in the Scandinavian peninsula were distributed in almost all counties before aimed reduction during the 1700-1900s (Swenson et al. 1995). From 1981-2013 the population increased more than five times (Chapron et al. READ MORE

  3. 2. How do forest characteristics relate to brown bear (Ursus arctos) density? : focusing on basal area, age, height, and field layer

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

    Author : Jeanette Jonsson; [2022]
    Keywords : brown bear; ursus arctos; linear mixed model; forest characteristics; bear density;

    Abstract : Brown bear (Ursus arctos) is one of our most common large carnivores. The historic population in Sweden has been reduced due to conflicts with humans. The diet of the brown bear varies with the season and location. READ MORE

  4. 3. Hjortdjurs (Cervidae) nyttjande av och beteende vid saltstensplatser i norska fjällen

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

    Author : Jessica Andersson; [2022]
    Keywords : Avmagringssjuka; hjortdjur; Norge; saltstensplatser; kronhjort; rådjur; dovhjort; miljösmitta; viltövervakning; viltkamera; bildsortering;

    Abstract : Saltlicks are a common management practice for both wildlife and farm animals. In the Norwegian mountain areas these are typically intended for sheep on summer pasture but are used frequently by wildlife such as deer and reindeer. In 2016 the first European case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) was found in reindeer in Nordfjella, Norway. READ MORE

  5. 4. Sociala beteenden och rangordning mellan renkalvar i hägn (Rangifer tarandus tarandus)

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Sofie Burvall; [2021]
    Keywords : agonistiska beteenden; hägn; kalvar; Rangifer tarandus tarandus; rangordning;

    Abstract : Sociala strukturer och rangordning mellan hjortdjur är fördelaktigt för att minska konkurrens inom en flock vid måttligt begränsade resurser. Vid ökad djurtäthet exempelvis i ett hägn där djuren går mer samlade, blir tillgången till resurser mer begränsad. READ MORE

  6. 5. Is there a geographical difference in wolverine (Gulo gulo) home range size at different spatial and temporal scales in Scandinavia?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Elin Olsson; [2020]
    Keywords : home range; seasonal; monthly; Gulo gulo; wolverine; Scandinavia; spatial; temporal;

    Abstract : A home range is the area that is covered by the animals normal day-to-day activity. The home range size may be influenced by factors such as abundance and distribution of food, sex, spatial organisation and population density. READ MORE