Essays about: "wildlife movements"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the words wildlife movements.

1. 1. Enhancing Anti-Poaching Efforts Through Predictive Analysis Of Animal Movements And Dynamic Environmental Factors

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

   Author : Elena Castelli; [2023]
   Keywords : Animal trajectory; Dynamic environment; Trajectory prediction; Machine learning; Regression Neural Network; Poaching; Wildlife conservation;

   Abstract : This degree project addresses poaching challenges by employing predictive analysis of animal movements and their correlation with the dynamic environment using a machine learning approach. The goal is to provide accurate predictions of animal movements, enabling rangers to intercept potential threats and safeguard wildlife from snares. READ MORE

3. 2. Adapting to Perceived Safety within Human-Drone Interaction : Explored in proximity space

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Rasmus Rudling; [2022]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : During recent years, drones’ presence in society has grown. They have many use cases, such as capturing video footage, delivering packages, protecting farmers’ land against wildlife, and fighting fires. Even though the amount of interactions differ, the drones somehow interact with humans in these use cases. READ MORE

4. 3. Activity patterns of African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) and the transmission of East Coast Fever (ECF) to domestic cattle in Laikipia County, Kenya

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

   Author : Alva Sellgren Molander; [2022]
   Keywords : Buffalo; Syncerus caffer; East coast fever; ECF; Theileria parva; Corridor disease; CD; Kenya; Laikipia;

   Abstract : In this study we examined the potential connection between East Coast Fever (ECF) and the local activity pattern of African buffalo in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy (OPC), in Laikipia county, Kenya. Buffalo activity was examined at OPC’s wildlife corridors, which work as the only gates for the animals to pass in and out of the area, by looking at approximately 32 000 pictures taken by infra-red cameras during the year 2019. READ MORE

5. 4. Personality, Movement, andInfection in a Wild Population of Bank Voles (Myodes glareolus)

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

   Author : Filippa Erixon; [2021]
   Keywords : animal personality; behavior; movement; infection; Myodes glareolus; Puumala orthohantavirus;

   Abstract : Personality affects many life decisions and potentially has major consequences on ecological and evolutionary processes. Personality-dependent local movement affects interactions between individuals, resource acquisition, and the risk of encountering predators and pathogens. READ MORE

6. 5. Comparative movement behaviour and habitat selection of semi-domestic herbivore : central-place grazing versus free-range grazing in Reindeer (Rangifer t. tarandus)

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

   Author : Muhammad Fawad Sharif; [2020]
   Keywords : supplementary feeding; habitat selection; lichen-rich forests; home range size; Rangifer tarandus tarandus; reindeer husbandry management; Sámi; recursive movements; utility distribution; clear cuts; brownian bridge movement model;

   Abstract : Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) husbandry mainly relies on natural pastures to ensure a sustainable animal production. In Sweden, coniferous forest areas are most commonly utilized as grazing grounds during winter. Additionally, supplementary feeding is sometimes provided for free-ranging animals to ensure their survival. READ MORE