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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Short-term effects of capture on movement of free-ranging Scandinavian brown bears
(Master thesis, 2020)Research of free-ranging wildlife often involves capture and chemical immobilization of animals. Such an invasive and stressful procedure may cause alterations in the animals’ physiology and behavior. Thus, evaluating the ... -
Wolf space use in a seasonally changing environment
(Master thesis, 2021)In this study, we investigate the space use of a recolonizing predator in Scandinavia in relation to the density of its main prey and other environmental variables. Animal space use is influenced by intrinsic factors, ... -
Wolf-human interaction: a method and pilot study for experimental human approaches on wild, GPScollared wolves
(Master thesis, 2020)Wolves are recolonising human-dominated landscapes, which increases conflicts as people express fear based on the perception that wolves are dangerous and unpredictable. Increasing knowledge about behavioural responses of ...