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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 ... -
Does aquatic aluminium and acidified water affect respiration in the great pond snail Lymnaea stagnalis?
(Master thesis, 2023)In this study, the great pond snail Lymnaea stagnalis has been exposed to three different media to investigate the effect of aqueous aluminium (Al) on mortality and respiration. The media in question are acidic Al-rich (pH ... -
Earlybird Shifts: Changes in Autumn Movement Patterns of GPS-tagged Rock Ptarmigans (Lagopus muta)
(Master thesis, 2023)Alpine- og arktiske økosystemer trekker seg tilbake på grunn av klimaendringer, sammen med økosystemene de består av. Fjellryper (Lagopus muta) er en art som opplever slike hendelser. I Fennoskandia begrenser fjellrypa seg ... -
Ecosystem Services and Disservices of Urban Forest and people’s perception towards it.
(Master thesis, 2023)Urban forestry has significant importance in human life and has provided multiple ecosystem services for city dwellers such as food production, water storage, raw materials, habitat provision, temperature regulation, ... -
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 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 ... -
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, ...