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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 ... -
Effects of increased intensity of soil scarification on natural regeneration of Scots pine Pinus sylvestris and birch Betula spp.
(Master thesis, 2016)In this study I tested the effect of high intensity of soil scarification on density and growth of young pine and birch seedlings in natural pine regenerations in Hedmark County, South-eastern Norway. The reason for testing ... -
Effects of moose density and supplementary feeding on field layer vegetation
(Master thesis, 2011)English: Large mammalian herbivores have the potential to directly and indirectly affect the ecosystem they live in, such as plant structure and dynamics of vascular plants. The present study experimentally estimated the ... -
Effects of reduced liming on brown trout (Salmo trutta L.) in four small tributaries in eastern Norway.
(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 ... -
Eradicating the American bullfrog with the sterile triploid method: methods and application
(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, ... -
Estimating density of wild boar (Sus scrofa) using camera traps
(Master thesis, 2023)Invasive alien species are one of the biggest threats to biodiversity today. One of the most successful invasive alien species in the world is the wild boar (Sus scrofa). During the last decades it has expanded its geographic ... -
Estimating ungulate carrion biomass and possible ecological effects on red fox (Vulpes vulpes) in central Norway
(Master thesis, 2014)Ungulates constitute the bulk of carrion in many terrestrial ecosystems. Knowledge of carrion availability is paramount to understand its ecological effects and I aimed to estimate carrion availability in Nord-Trøndelag ... -
Eurasian lynx ( Lynx lynx ) and wolverine ( Gulo gulo ) response to seasonal variation in prey availability: influences on space use, seasonal site fidelity and reproduction
(Master thesis, 2015)In systems with migratory prey, resource availability varies seasonally and can modify the spatialorganization of carnivores. Pred ators within these systems must therefore adopt a strategy to deal with prey movements when ... -
Evaluating Bartonella Infection in Two Semi-Domesticated Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) Herds in Norway
(Master thesis, 2024)Bartonella is a genus of intracellular bacteria capable of infecting a variety of hosts, including humans, other mammals, birds and reptiles. The bacteria are primarily transmitted by arthropods via infected feces or bites. ... -
Evaluating potential drivers of four different types of moose browsing damage in a cross-border context
(Master thesis, 2022)Moose (Alces alces) in Scandinavia rely on commercially valuable Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) as a winter food source. Browsing impacts to forest resources are labeled as “damage” and have become especially important ... -
Exploring a regional population trend of willow ptarmigan in Fennoscandia: A hierarchical distance sampling perspective
(Master thesis, 2024)This study investigates a regional population trend of willow ptarmigan in Jämtland County, Sweden. This was done by using hierarchical distance sampling and Bayesian inference to estimate population densities from line ... -
Exploring the Interplay of Environmental Factors, Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) Occurrence, and Humpback Whale Traits in Mozambique's C1 Breeding Population Through SDM.
(Master thesis, 2024)The complex relationship between environmental factors, individual traits, and behavior plays a central role in shaping the microhabitat usage of populations, including humpback whales (HWs). As capital breeders, HWs ... -
Factors influencing distribution and activity patterns of common leopards (Panthera pardus) in Parsa National Park, Nepal
(Master thesis, 2024)The common leopard is a highly adaptable habitat generalist with one of the largest species distributions in the world. With their varied diet and ability to thrive even in urban environments, this species is often involved ... -
Fantastic beavers (Castor fiber) and where to find them Using availability of suitable habitat to estimate beaver populations sizes
(Master thesis, 2022)The Eurasian beaver was significantly over harvested for its pelt and for what is called castoreum, and global population was estimated to be 1200 individuals. Today, the Eurasian beaver population is estimated to be ... -
Fecal bacterial composition in roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) in areas with- and without wild growing European yew (Taxus baccata), in south-eastern Norway.
(Master thesis, 2023)Europeisk barlind er et bartre som har utviklet et potent kjemisk forsvar og det har blitt rapportert om flere tilfeller av barlind forgiftning i husdyr og frittlevende drøvtyggere. Selv om Barlind er ekstremt gifitg så ... -
Food preferences by spring migrating Pink-footed geese (Anser brachyryhnchus) in Central Norway
(Master thesis, 2013)The spring migrating Svalbard population of Pink - footed geese (Anser brachyrhynchus) stages in Central - Norway from mid - April to mid - May. They feed on agriculture fields mainly on a menu of grain and ... -
Foraging by elephant, giraffe and impala during wet and dry season in rich and poor savanna, Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2015)Plant have evolved traits in response to herbivory and these traits depends on soil nutrient status, plants in nutrient rich soils have evolved tolerance to herbivory by being palatable and those in nutrient poor have ... -
Forest stand structure, recruitment, regeneration and growth of European yew (Taxus baccata L.) under moderate and high browsing pressure from roe deer (Capreolus capreolus)
(Master thesis, 2022)Norway included English yew in the Norwegian Red List as this species is threatened and is protected by Norwegian law. Thus, the aim of my study was to reveal the underlying factors for yew regeneration and recruitment in ... -
Gastrointestinal parasites in moose (Alces alces); which ones and what consequences?
(Master thesis, 2014-09-29)Even though the moose in Norway represents such an important game species, this is one of the first studies of their gastrointestinal parasites. The moose population density in Hedmark county remains at a high level, and ... -
Gastrointestinal parasites in sympatric reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) and sheep (Ovis aries) - Evidence of spillover and consequences thereof
(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 ...