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Are bumblebees limited by floral resource availability due to cattle grazing in boral forest pastures? : The effects of seasonality and cattle grazing on bumblebees in boral forest pastures
(Master thesis, 2022)Boreal forests provides a wide range of ecosystem services and goods that serve the Norwegian community. For centuries humans have utilized this resource in commercial sectors through timber production and traditional ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
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 aqueous aluminium on mortality and respiration of the isopoda Asellus aquaticus
(Master thesis, 2022)The present study investigates the effect of aqueous aluminium (Al) and acidic water on mortality and respiration in the isopoda Asellus aquaticus. I conducted one mortality experiment lasting 22 days exposing A. aquaticus ... -
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 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, ... -
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 along ... -
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 the global population was estimated to be 1200 individuals. Today, the Eurasian beaver population is estimated to be ... -
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 ... -
Goose response to hunting activities: Is there an optimal way of hunting?
(Master thesis, 2022)De fleste populasjoner av gås er i sterk vekst. Den Norske populasjonen av grågås har siden tidlig 1990-tallet økt fra 7 000-10 000 individer til 20 000-25 000 i 2019 og er antatt å fortsatt være under sterk vekst. Gåsa ... -
Grazing among carnivores: Managing cattle depredation across the Western-world
(Master thesis, 2021)Large carnivores such as wolves and bears may prey on cattle. With the recent recovery of large carnivore populations in the Western world, cattle depredation is expected to increase. To mitigate potential conflicts, it ... -
Impact of climate change on agricultural production in Chitwan district, Nepal
(Master thesis, 2022)Forskningen bak denne masteravhandlingen ble gjennomført i Chitwan-distriktet i Nepal og hadde som mål å undersøke effekten av klimaendringer på landbruket der. Klimaendringer har påvirket landbruket over hele verden. ... -
Insect Biodiversity and Biomass in a Forested Region in Belgium: A case study in Bosland, Limburg
(Master thesis, 2021)Insects, being the first in the food chain, form a perfect animal group to estimate the vitality of an ecosystem. Their diversity and abundance could have tremendous impact on plants and other animals living in the ecosystem. ...