Browsing Master's theses (INA) by Subject "VDP::Matematikk og Naturvitenskap: 400::Zoologiske og botaniske fag: 480::Økologi: 488"
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A three-year population analysis of the red listed musk orchid (Herminium monorchis) in South-East Norway
(Master thesis, 2017)The combination of abandonment and intensification of agriculture has changed the agricultural landscape, especially the semi-natural nature types. This has led to a loss and endangerment of species linked to these nature ... -
Diet and diel pattern in the tawny owl (Strix aluco)
(Master thesis, 2017)Through continuous video monitoring of three tawny owls (Strix aluco) nests in Akershus county in southeast Norway during April and May 2016. I recorded prey deliveries and prey handling. A total of 284 prey items were ... -
Do individual differences in use of cover habitat affect red deer`s (Cervus elaphus) probability of being shot by hunters?
(Master thesis, 2014-08-19)The purpose of this study was to test if red deer (Cervus elaphus) habitat use affects their risk of being shot by hunters. I compared habitat use of 20 GPS-marked red deer that survived the hunting season with 20 individuals ... -
Effects of forestry, predators and weather on capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) and black grouse (Lyrurus tetrix) in South-East Norway
(Master thesis, 2017)The European populations of capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) and black grouse (Lyrurus tetrix) have declined the last 50 to 100 years. The decline has happened at the same time as changes in forestry practices, predation ... -
Effects of termites (Macrotermes) and large Herbivores on exotic and native tre species in Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda
(Master thesis, 2014-08-21)Both termites and large herbivores are important to ecological processes in the African savannah. Termites and large herbivores contribute to spatial heterogeneity in distinct ways. Large herbivores facilitate tree ... -
Habitatvalg og overlevelse for unger av kvinand (Bucephala clangula), kunstige hekkeplasser og mulige forvaltningstiltak
(Master thesis, 2014-08-21)I området rundt Lillehammer, Norge, har det siden 2005 blitt utplassert hekkekasser for kvinand (Bucephala clangula). Formålet er å undersøke om reirplasser er en begrensende faktor i forskningsområdet til Kvinandprosjektet. ... -
Monitoring Daily Activity and Parental Food Provisioning in the Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) by the Use of Camera Traps
(Master thesis, 2017)Seabirds are top predators in the marine environment, and because seabird diet may reflect fish availability, diet may function as an indicator of fish stocks and ecosystem status. Seabird diet is traditionally studied in ... -
Moose-Vehicle Collisions in Northern Norway: Causes, Hotspot Detection and Mitigation
(Master thesis, 2017)Animal-vehicle collisions are a growing concern worldwide, from the perspectives of human health and animal welfare, and due to high socioeconomic costs. This has led to an intensive search for effective mitigation measures. ... -
Partial migration as a response to ground icing events in a high arctic ungulate
(Master thesis, 2014-08-19)Partial migration – a phenomenon where only part of a population performs annual migrations, is common in ungulates. Despite partial migration being well documented, little is known about the annual partial migration ... -
The effect of ticks (Ixodes ricinus) on early survival of roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) fawns
(Master thesis, 2017)Parasites can be a burden for many animals and may in some cases affect the survival and reproduction of their hosts. The effect ticks may have on the early survival of roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) fawns is less known. ... -
The religious use and protection of plants among the Brahmin and Limbu people of Ilam, Nepal
(Master thesis, 2016)It is important to study if religious beliefs and practices in using sacred plants by different ethnic groups influence in the cultivation and protection of these plants. Such knowledge can be used to formulate sustainable ...