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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 ... -
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 ... -
Is there no place like home? Natal habitat-biased dispersal in the Scandinavian wolf
(Master thesis, 2016)Natal dispersal is an important mechanism for the viability of populations, as individuals should target the habitat where fitness will be higher. Dispersal theory has suggested that influence of local conditions on ... -
Short term effects of capture on movements in free-ranging wolves (Canis lupus) in Scandinavia
(Master thesis, 2016)Remote monitoring of wild animals by radio-tags and bio-sensors is frequently applied in wildlife research, monitoring and management. These methods require capture and often anaesthesia of animals that in turn may affect ... -
Indirect effects of rodents on arthropods in a Scandinavian boreal forest
(Master thesis, 2016)Rodents in boreal forest are an important component of food webs. Their role as drivers of the boreal forest ecosystem is debated. As herbivores they affect plant communities and alter qualities of plants. Consequently ... -
Stress: Does it matter? A review of mechanisms and fitness consequences of stress in large herbivores
(Master thesis, 2016)The recent discipline of ecophysiology investigates physiological adaptations of organisms to their environment. This opens for testing new research questions, such as more thorough investigations of the link between ... -
Using empirical data to quantify implementation uncertainty in small game harvest management
(Master thesis, 2016)Sustainable resource management requires that managers are able to control the harvest offtake. This is challenging in systems with multiple objectives and great uncertainties, which is often the case in small game harvest ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Where is the refrigerator? A spatial approach to wolverine (Gulo gulo) food hoarding behavior in Scandinavia
(Master thesis, 2017)Food hoarding helps animals to maintain their physical condition during times of food scarcity. Wolverines (Gulo gulo) inhabitat mostly environments of low productivity, and are known to hoard food for long-term periods, ... -
Using turfs to facilitate recovery in a low-alpine environment. - What matters?
(Master thesis, 2017)Establishment and survival of plants in low-alpine ecosystems depend strongly on local environmental conditions, as for example nutrient availability and especially temperature. Some of these conditions are rather unpredictable ... -
Micro-scale selection of winter dens by brown bear (Ursus arctos) males in Southeastern Norway
(Master thesis, 2017)Den selection is a component of habitat selection, which occurs on several spatial scales. Brown bears (Ursus arctos) in the northern latitudes hibernate in dens during winter, which is their way to survive the period of ... -
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 ... -
Interaksjon mellom gjess og landbruk i Vestfold; skadefelling eller jaging for å redusere beiteskader?
(Master thesis, 2017)1. Interactions between expanding goose populations and agriculture have increased the need for tools that reduce grazing damages on farmland. In recent year, geese have switched from preferring natural habitats to crops, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
On the way to independence : Ebbing cohesion in Scandinavian wolf family groups
(Master thesis, 2018)Sosial organisering er av stor betydning for å kunne forstå enkeltindividers områdebruk i tid og rom, men også demografiske, fitnessrelaterte, og overordnede populasjonsdynamiske prosseser. Den grunnleggende sosiale enheten ... -
Navigating the Red Fox’s Cognitive Map : How recursive use of resource locations influence movement patterns and the notion of a home range.
(Master thesis, 2018)The size and location of an animal’s home range is considered fundamental to the understanding of a species’ dispersion and spatio-ecological requirements. Recent studies suggest that memory and recursive movement strategies ... -
Micro habitat selection by beef cattle on summer pasture in boreal forest, south-eastern Norway
(Master thesis, 2018)Grazing systems are diverse. With a low percentage of the land area being suitable for agriculture, forest grazing is an important part of livestock husbandry in Norway. While many studied focus on the effects of forest ...