Essays about: "terrestrial mammals"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words terrestrial mammals.

1. 1. The Impact of Human Presence on Terrestrial Mammals in Secondary Regenerating Forest of the Peruvian Amazon

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

   Author : Duncan Pandya; [2023]
   Keywords : Neotropics; camera traps; terrestrial mammals; human presence; species richness; diversity index;

   Abstract : Human disturbance is becoming an ever-bigger threat to biodiversity across the globe and should continue to be a field of conservation priority. Urbanisation, research and tourism put unavoidable pressure on the surrounding flora and fauna, therefore we need to gain knowledge on how to reduce future harm. READ MORE

3. 2. Wind energy and environmental impacts of wind turbine projects

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

   Author : Chadi Kattach; [2023]
   Keywords : wind; wind turbine; landscape;

   Abstract : My goal in writing this paper was to become more familiar with with wind farm planning and its relationship to the landscape, as a strong and bold intervention in the existing landscape. I examined some of the side effects of onshore wind farms in general, By studying different research on the effects of wind turbines on the surrounding key species such as humans, terrestrial mammals, bats and birds. READ MORE

4. 3. Microplastics In Ringed Seals From The Baltic Sea - Method development regarding the detection of microplastics in the digestive tract contents of marine mammals

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i biologi

   Author : Nicola Parfitt; [2021]
   Keywords : Biology and Life Sciences;

   Abstract : Plastic pollution is a severe global problem and every year approximately 368 million tons of plastic is produced. Both terrestrial and marine environments are impacted and hundreds of species affected. READ MORE

5. 4. Can hunter’s local ecological knowledge be used in management of multi-ungulate systems? : a combination of local ecological knowledge and scientific knowledge to add a finer resolution to current management strategies

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

   Author : Sandra Pettersson; [2021]
   Keywords : local ecological knowledge; LEK; scientific knowledge; SK; wildlife management; ungulate management; multi-ungulate systems;

   Abstract : Management and conservation of wildlife populations are generally based on scientific knowledge (SK) and monitoring to establish reliable information. The information gathered and presented from SK is interpreted by individuals who can have different ways of interpreting the same type of information. READ MORE

6. 5. Evolution of the synovial joints in Osteichthyes : Cells displaying functional similarities to synoviocytes in zebrafish Danio rerio

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

   Author : Sara Gillnäs; [2019]
   Keywords : synovial joints; development; zebrafish; synoviocytes;

   Abstract : Synovial joints enable frictionless movement between the adjacent bones. Lubricating fluid enclosed within the joint reduce the pressure to allow free movement. READ MORE