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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 ... -
A Wolf's Way of Water: Wolf space use in relation to waterbodies
(Master thesis, 2024)Terrestrial mammals are in many ways connected to waterbodies, although studies on habitat selection within anthropogenic landscapes often overlook the importance of water. The recolonization of grey wolves (Canis lupus ... -
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?
(Master thesis, 2022)Den boreale skogen gir et bredt utbytte av økosystemtjenester og varer som tjener det norske samfunn. I århundrer har mennesker utnyttet denne ressursen gjennom blant annet tømmerproduksjon og tradisjonelt skogsbeite for ... -
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. ... -
Assessment of Homestead Forest Vegetations and Biodiversity -A study focused on North-central area of Bangladesh.
(Master thesis, 2024)Homestead forests are declining day by day in Bangladesh because of industrialization, deforestation, and a huge number of populations. Industrialization needs land acquisition to establish industries, especially different ... -
Attitude and perception towards the natural environment of Norway among immigrants from Afghanistan
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis explores the environmental attitudes and perceptions of immigrants from Afghanistan residing in Norway, focusing on their engagement in outdoor recreational activities. The study employs a multifaceted approach, ... -
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 ... -
Classifying the behavior of wild red deer using accelerometers and machine learning methods
(Master thesis, 2023)Effektiv artsfredning krever at man forstår artens atferd og bevegelser. Noen arter, som for eksempel hjort (Cervus elaphus), kan være vanskelige å observere i naturen. Ved å gi informasjon om dyrenes bevegelser i tid og ... -
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 ... -
Connecting the dots: Using maximum entropy and circuit theory to assess habitat suitability and connectivity for terrestrial vertebrates in Trondheim municipality.
(Master thesis, 2024)Abstract Human modification of the landscape leads to habitat loss and fragmentation. The ability of remnant habitat to host viable populations of certain wildlife species may depend on patch size and connectivity in these ... -
Cytotoxicity of European yew (Taxus baccata) trees on human lung and breast cancer cell lines and its relation to tree properties and browsing pressure by Roe deer (Capreolus capreolus)
(Master thesis, 2022)Abstract 1. The toxin compounds of yew are known to have anti-cancer properties and their production and harvest for the treatment of cancer is the emerging interest of recent studies. With the growing demand and limited ...