• The effect of aqueous aluminium on mortality and respiration in the amphipod Gammarus lacustris 

  Gill, Erik Haftor (Master thesis, 2021)

  The literature covering freshwater acidification and Al-toxicity in aquatic organisms has mainly focused on fish species sensitivity to acidic Al-rich water. A thorough review of the literature shows that knowledge is far ...

• Investigating the effect of herd and landscape factors on brainworm (Elaphostrongylus rangiferi) prevalence and infection intensity in a semi-domesticated reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) herd 

  Stuut, Stuut (Master thesis, 2021)

  Abstract The increasing concern about brainworm (Elaphostrongylus rangiferi) in reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) is driven by climate change. The development of the nematode in its intermediate host – gastropods – is strongly ...

• Eradicating the American bullfrog with the sterile triploid method: methods and application 

  Hons, Malaurie (Master thesis, 2021)

  The American bullfrog, an invasive species present all around the world, causes many problems in ecosystems. They are very hard to eradicate because of their complex developmental stages, their abundance, high fertility, ...

• Insect Biodiversity and Biomass in a Forested Region in Belgium: A case study in Bosland, Limburg 

  Hamaekers, Ward (Master thesis, 2021)

  Insects, being the first in the food chain, form a perfect animal group to estimate the vitality of an ecosystem. Their diversity and abundance could have tremendous impact on plants and other animals living in the ecosystem. ...

• Brainworm (Elaphostrongylus rangiferi) abundance in wild reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) in relation to gastropod densities 

  Closset, Nadine (Master thesis, 2021)

  Elaphostrongylus rangiferi is a nematode parasite in reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) which can cause considerable neurological damage and could affect the survival chances of the last European wild tundra reindeer. The parasite ...

• Wolf space use in a seasonally changing environment 

  Leroy, Ruben Jo M. (Master thesis, 2021)

  In this study, we investigate the space use of a recolonizing predator in Scandinavia in relation to the density of its main prey and other environmental variables. Animal space use is influenced by intrinsic factors, ...

• Grazing among carnivores: Managing cattle depredation across the Western-world 

  den Hartog, Emma (Master thesis, 2021)

  Large carnivores such as wolves and bears may prey on cattle. With the recent recovery of large carnivore populations in the Western world, cattle depredation is expected to increase. To mitigate potential conflicts, it ...

• Effects of reduced liming on brown trout (Salmo trutta L.) in four small tributaries in eastern Norway. 

  Wold, Knut Magnus (Master thesis, 2020)

  Acidification of surface waters due to acidic precipitation has led to a reduction in biological diversity. Through international conventions, emissions causing the acidic precipitation has decreased. The hallenges associated ...

• Short-term effects of capture on movement of free-ranging Scandinavian brown bears 

  Pi Serra, Elena (Master thesis, 2020)

  Research of free-ranging wildlife often involves capture and chemical immobilization of animals. Such an invasive and stressful procedure may cause alterations in the animals’ physiology and behavior. Thus, evaluating the ...

• Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) phytochemistry predicts male capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) browsing during winter 

  Hagen, Jonas K. G. (Master thesis, 2020)

  During winter, the capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) faces harsh conditions with only heavily digestible food available. To cope with this, these birds consume large volumes to compensate for the low levels of digestible ...

• A comparison of body height in Crucian carp (Carassius carassius) in lakes with- and without predators 

  Fagertun, Christian Holte Heia (Master thesis, 2020)

  Induced morphometrical defenses have been reported in crucian carp (Carassius carassius), and these defenses are presumed to be induced by predators. Crucian carp was sampled during 2018 and 2019 in 12 lakes in southeast ...

• Effects of GPS-collars on Svalbard reindeer survival and body condition 

  Borquet, Guillaume (Master thesis, 2020)

  Modern wildlife and conservation research often relies on GPS collars and on the assumption that collared animals are representative of the study population, but this assumption is rarely tested in the wild. These collars ...

• Blood concentrations of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and cadmium (Cd) in Scandinavian and Alaskan brown bears (Ursus arctos) 

  Haugen, Marte Bakka (Master thesis, 2020)

  Lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and cadmium (Cd) are among the most serious environmental heavy metal pollutants with long half-life times that will make them present in both the environment and living organisms over a long period ...

• Resource-use of crucian carp (Carassius carassius) in lakes with different predation risk 

  Magnus, Marius (Master thesis, 2020)

  Predator fish and prey its prey can have considerable effect on fish communities and can affect the behavior of its prey. stable isotope of carbon (d13C) and nitrogen (d15N can provide as a powerful and useful tool for ...

• Gastrointestinal parasites in sympatric reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) and sheep (Ovis aries) - Evidence of spillover and consequences thereof 

  Robertsen, Per-Anders (Master thesis, 2020)

  Understanding the role of gastrointestinal parasites for ecosystems and their potential impact on their hosts is valuable knowledge within wildlife management. In Norway, there is a long tradition mountain grazing for ...

• Wolf-human interaction: a method and pilot study for experimental human approaches on wild, GPScollared wolves 

  Versluijs, Erik (Master thesis, 2020)

  Wolves are recolonising human-dominated landscapes, which increases conflicts as people express fear based on the perception that wolves are dangerous and unpredictable. Increasing knowledge about behavioural responses of ...

• Characterisation of Habitat Requirements of European Fishing Spiders 

  Dickel, Lisa (Master thesis, 2019)

  Semi-aquatic fishing spiders (Dolomedes) are dependent on wetlands, which are among the most threatened habitats, impacted by climate change and land use. There are two species of fishing spiders, Dolomedes plantarius and ...

• The effect of kinship on dynamic interactions and foraging behaviour in female red fox (Vulpes vulpes) 

  van Kooten, Kim (Master thesis, 2019)

  The spatial organization of animals is a key concept in ecology and plays a crucial role in understanding animal behavior. Yet, much remains unknown regarding how individuals of the same, and of different, species interact ...

• Moose (Alces alces) flight response when disturbed by off-track skiing 

  Viljanen, Ada Susanna (Master thesis, 2019)

  Wildlife face high potential to be disturbed by humans due to habitat loss and increasing popularity of recreational activities. Animals respond to the human disturbance as the risk of getting predated was real. The responses ...

• Spatiotemporal patterns of area use by humans and wild reindeer in a Norwegian National Park 

  Kjønsberg, Marius (Master thesis, 2019)

  Human impacts have for several decades led to fragmentation of habitats for wild reindeer across Norway. In Dovrefjell – Sunndalsfjella National Park there is a complexity of human activity that threatens the seasonal ...

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