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Blood concentrations of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and cadmium (Cd) in Scandinavian and Alaskan brown bears (Ursus arctos)
(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 ... -
Body mass dynamics in autumn staging geese, their response to hunting and optimal hunting arrangement
(Master thesis, 2017)The Svalbard breeding population of Pink-footed Goose Anser brachyrhynchus and the Norwegian breeding population of Greylag Goose Anser anser have increased considerably over the last 30 years while at the same time embracing ... -
Brainworm (Elaphostrongylus rangiferi) abundance in wild reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) in relation to gastropod densities
(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 ... -
Browsing by giraffe in relation to plant and animal traits in Arusha National Park, Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2014-09-29)This paper investigates the feeding ecology of mature browsing giraffes during the wet season in Arusha National Park in Tanzania. I looked at different factors (predictor variables) affecting giraffe’s browsing time on a ... -
Characterisation of Habitat Requirements of European Fishing Spiders
(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 ... -
A comparison of body height in Crucian carp (Carassius carassius) in lakes with- and without predators
(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 ... -
Development and characteristics of applied ecology
(Master thesis, 2014)The science of applied ecology is lacking a general theory and a commonly acknowledged definition. Additionally, information about the development of applied ecology over the past years, the relation to other disciplines ... -
Development of microsatellite panels for determining genetic structure in populations of pine marten (Martes martes)
(Master thesis, 2017)The population genetic structure of the Norwegian pine marten (Martes martes) is poorly understood. Genetic study of this species is challenging due to their elusive nature and limited available information. In the present ... -
Development of saltwater tolerance in Atlantic salmon Salmo salar in various water qualities in Suldalslågen : Effects of variation in pH and dissolved aluminium
(Master thesis, 2018)1. Aqueous aluminium is described as the principal toxicant killing fish in acidified waters, along with low pH. A raising concern has been the possible effect this toxicant have on the declining Atlantic salmon population ... -
Diet composition and variation in winter of supplementarily fed moose
(Master thesis, 2013)Supplementary feeding of ungulates during winter is a common practice in Europe and North America. Amongst species that are fed with a diversionary purpose is the moose Alces alces. Winter supplementary feeding of moose ... -
Diet composition of common leopards in Bardia National Park and the adjacent buffer zones and habitat corridor in Nepal
(Master thesis, 2014)The common Leopard (Panthera pardus) is the most widely distributed species among the large felids. It is a great challenge to manage their depredation on livestock at global level. In this study, I examined spatiotemporal ... -
Diverging national methods used to survey moose browsing damage in Scandinavia
(Master thesis, 2022)Viltforvaltning begrenses ofte av administrative grenser istedenfor å forholde seg til hele leveområdet til viltpopulasjoner. Populasjoners leveområder og individuelle hjemmeområder krysser ofte de administrative grensene, ... -
Do Eurasian Eagle Owl chicks (Bubo bubo) set their clocks to an arctic schedule?
(Master thesis, 2022)Organisms survive the earth’s challenging environments by capitalising on predictable changes in biotic and abiotic conditions, thereby establishing circadian rhythms. These rhythms can be synchronised to different cues ... -
Effect of altitude on woody vegetation along slopes of a volcanic, tropical mountain
(Master thesis, 2017)This study was initiated to investigate the effects of altitude on woody vegetation on the eastern slopes of Mount Meru, Tanzania. Changes in vegetation along altitudinal gradients are related to climate factors, soil ... -
The effect of aqueous aluminium on mortality and respiration in the amphipod Gammarus lacustris
(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 ... -
The effect of aqueous aluminium on mortality and respiration of the isopoda Asellus aquaticus
(Master thesis, 2022)The present study investigates the effect of aqueous aluminium (Al) and acidic water on mortality and respiration in the isopoda Asellus aquaticus. I conducted one mortality experiment lasting 22 days exposing A. aquaticus ... -
The effect of rut and hunting activity on movement in female moose with and without calves
(Master thesis, 2009)Moose (Alces alces) in Norway are exposed to intensive hunting pressure each autumn. Besides the rut, already an energetically costly period of the year, we may expect disturbance to moose by hunters to trigger anti-predator ... -
The effects of artificial water holes on the distribution of elephants and other mammalian herbivores in Savuti, Northern Botswana
(Master thesis, 2010)It has been argued that the wide-scale provision of artificial surface water in semi-arid savannas may result in homogenisation of foraging habitats, compromising biodiversity and ecosystem resilience. This study looks ... -
Effects of different scarification intensities on bilberry abundance
(Master thesis, 2014-09-29)In the boreal forest bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) plays an important role for a large variety of insects, birds and mammals, and it is especially important for moose (Alces alces) in autumn and spring. Bilberry is commonly ... -
Effects of GPS-collars on Svalbard reindeer survival and body condition
(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 ...