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Out Standing in Their Field: Factors Influencing Cattle Habitat Selection in Norwegian Outfields
(Master thesis, 2023)Releasing cattle (Bos taurus) to graze in outfields during the summer months has been a traditional practice in Norway for centuries. While outfields provide a low-cost and efficient method of feeding the cattle in summer, ... -
Patterns of reproduction and body condition in Red fox (Vulpes vulpes)
(Master thesis, 2014)Scandinavian red fox populations are commonly considered to be driven by the cyclicity of small rodent populations. It was recently suggested that the red fox’ general dependency of voles is becoming less pronounced due ... -
Population viability analysis of Swedish and Norwegian rock ptarmigan Lagopus muta populations
(Master thesis, 2011)Population viability analysis (PVA) is a method of projecting the likely future state of a population or populations of a species using quantitative methods. It is principally used to determine the population(s) risk of ... -
Possible changes to isotopic niche in Lake Osensjøen in two cold water and one warm water adapted fish
(Master thesis, 2022)Since the 1970’s lake Osensjøen has been widely researched and several changes to the population dynamics have been observed. In recent years and increase in the abundance of roach (Rutilus rutilus) has been observed. Using ... -
Possible underestimation of salmon lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) abundance using sentinel cages
(Master thesis, 2018)One of the biggest challenges related to salmon lice today is to get an accurate estimate of lice in its infectious life stage. A standard method to quantify this is to use sentinel cages with salmon smolts. In this study ... -
Post capture activity level recovery times of Eurasian lynx Lynx lynx in Norway
(Master thesis, 2015)Chemical immobilizations and handlings are commonly performed on numbers of wild animals each year and are the main methods for radio collaring, collecting biological samples and measurements, and obtaining information ... -
Practices and motivations of Norwegian large carnivore hunters
(Master thesis, 2024)Conflicts between humans and large carnivores in Norway are high. Norway has developed an elaborate management framework to balance competing interests. This involves intensive use of lethal management of carnivores, mainly ... -
Predation on Artificial nests; can it predict actual nest loss in capercaillie Tetrao Urogallus?
(Master thesis, 2016)Reduserte bestander av alpine og subalpine arter antas å være et resultat fra en eller flere mulige årsaker; (1) abiotiske og klimatiske drivere, (2) endring i arealbruk, (3) introduserte predatorer, eller (4) økt ... -
Predicting hunting success on willow ptarmigan using bag statistics and distance sampling estimates
(Master thesis, 2013)Willow ptarmigan is a popular game species for recreational hunting purpose throughout its range and long term harvest statistics are available for many areas. For the State owned land in Sweden hunting report rates are ... -
Quantification of food waste disposal in developed and developing countries: A Meta-Analysis
(Master thesis, 2022)Matsvinn er et aktuelt problem, der avfall genereres gjennom alle ledd i verdikjeden, og dette skjer i så vel utviklede som utviklingsland. Økende bekymring for matsikkerhet og miljøpåvirkninger tilskrevet matsvinn på grunn ... -
Recovery from experimental disturbance in alpine vegetation communities in central Norway
(Master thesis, 2017)Human activity has increased in alpine environments during the last decades and is expected to continue to increase. Alpine habitats are highly sensitive to anthropogenic disturbance, such as trampling or motorized ... -
Resource-use of crucian carp (Carassius carassius) in lakes with different predation risk
(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 ... -
Rock Ptarmigans (Lagopus muta) last stand A study on habitat suitability in the southern mountains in Sweden
(Master thesis, 2024)Suitable habitat is a key factor in a species' distribution and is essential for management and conservation assessment. The rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) inhabits mountain ranges across the northern hemisphere but is ... -
Sarcoptic mange in the Scandinavian wolf population
(Master thesis, 2014-09-29)Sarcoptic mange, a parasitic disease caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, is epidemic in red foxes Vulpes vulpes and reported on wolves Canis lupus in Scandinavia. The small, inbred wolf population of Scandinavia might ... -
Scavenger community on wolf-killed ungulates in the boreal forest in south-east Norway
(Master thesis, 2022)Åtselspising er en av flere fôringsstrategier for å utnytte matressurser, og en viktig økologisk prosess i nedbrytingen. Bruk av åter er vanlig i perioder med miljøstress, for eksempel ved mangel på byttedyrarter, og som ... -
Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) phytochemistry predicts male capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) browsing during winter
(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 ... -
Seasonal variation of spirurian nematode Mastophorus muris in water voles (Arvicola amphibius) in southern Sweden
(Master thesis, 2015)I studied the spirurian nematode (Mastophorus muris) in water voles (Arvicola amphibius) in southern Sweden. Limited information is known about this nematode particularly in water voles. Trapping was done using topcats in ... -
Sexual segregation in foraging of greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) in a heterogeneous savanna, in Chobe National Park, Botswana
(Master thesis, 2012)Sexual segregation is common in ungulates and is generally related to differences in body size. Often males are larger than females, and the sexes live in separate groups outside the breeding season. I tested the season ... -
Sexual segregation in the African elephant (Loxodonta africana): a habitat and seasonal perspective
(Master thesis, 2015)Sexual segregation refers to when male and females of the same species live in separate groups when they are not mating. This behavior is displayed in species that are sexually dimorphic and the African elephant (Loxodonta ...