Browsing Master i anvendt økologi / Master of applied ecology MAOK by Document Types "Master thesis"
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A seasonal feast : the use of moose slaughter remains by the boreal forest scavenger community in south-eastern Norway
(Master thesis, 2018)Scavenging by vertebrates is one of multiple foraging strategies to utilize food resources and a key ecological process in food web dynamics. It is used in periods of environmental stress such as shortage of prey, and as ... -
Amphibian and benthic macroinvertebrate response to physical and chemical properties of Themi River, Arusha, Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2012)I hypothesized that variation in physical and chemical properties and habitat destruction of the Themi River as a result of human activities would affect abundance and diversity of amphibian and benthic macroinvertebrate ... -
An assessment of optimal foraging in honeybees through decoding of waggle dances in an urban landscape
(Master thesis, 2018)A global decline of honeybees (Apis mellifera) and other pollinators which are essential for pollinating crops and wild flowers has been reported throughout the last decades. One major cause is the loss of available resources ... -
Are bumblebees limited by floral resource availability due to cattle grazing in boral forest pastures? : The effects of seasonality and cattle grazing on bumblebees in boral forest pastures
(Master thesis, 2022)Boreal forests provides a wide range of ecosystem services and goods that serve the Norwegian community. For centuries humans have utilized this resource in commercial sectors through timber production and traditional ... -
Assessing the potential of camera traps for estimating activity pattern compared to GPS activity sensors: a case study on Eurasian lynx Lynx lynx in southeastern Norway
(Master thesis, 2022)Animals tend to have predictable activity patterns, based on their ecological and physiological needs, alternating between periods of activity and resting. Investigating factors influencing activity patterns for different ... -
ASSESSING THE WILDFIRE OF CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK, NEPAL
(Master thesis, 2022)Although fire has long been an Essent foremost of the forest ecosystem and has a significant impact on the flora and fauna, it is also widely believed to be one of the main causes of biodiversity loss and environmental ... -
Assessment of arterial oxygenation and acid-base status before and during oxygen therapy in captive European bison (Bison bonasus) immobilized with etorphine, acepromazine and xylazine
(Master thesis, 2022)Chemical immobilization of captive European bison (Bison bonasus) is often required for veterinary care, transport, or husbandry practices playing an important role in the reintroduction and preservation of the species. ... -
Attitudes of hunters and managers toward harvest regualtions of willow ptarmigan in Norway
(Master thesis, 2009)Kunnskap om jegernes holdninger til ulike forvaltningsrestriksjoner, slik som tidspunkt for jaktstart og dagskvoter er nyttig informasjon i forvaltningssammenheng. Her rapporterer jeg resultater fra en undersøkelse hvor ... -
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, ...