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Ungulate activity classification : calibrating activity monitor GPS collars for Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer, and cattle

Creator:: Gaylord, Adam J.
Abstract:: Ungulate behavior has been studied extensively but direct observation of free-ranging animals over long periods of time and large geographic areas is often prohibitively difficult. Improved technology, such as GPS collars fitted with motion-sensitive activity monitors, provides researchers with a potential tool to remotely collect fine scale activity and location...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: free- ranging animals over long periods of time and large geographic areas is often prohibitively

The range expansion of the northern barred owl : an evaluation of the impact on spotted owls

Creator:: Kelly, Elizabeth G.
Abstract:: Since their range expansion into the Pacific Northwest, anecdotal evidence suggests that northern barred owls (Strix varia varia) may be displacing northern spotted owls (Strix occidentalis caurina). My objectives were to characterize barred owl distribution and population increase in Oregon, investigate spotted owl territory performance before and after barred owl...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: occurred later in the season. Most information on spotted and barred owl locations came from surveys on

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) Calling Behavior In Southeast Alaska : A Study In Acoustic Ecology And Noise

Creator:: Fournet, Michelle E. H.
Abstract:: Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are a widely distributed baleen whale species, well known for their diverse acoustic behavior. On high-latitude foraging grounds, humpback whales produce a suite of non-song vocalizations (“calls”) in concert with foraging and social behavior. In this dissertation I investigated the role of calls in the acoustic...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: science, and for helping me transform from a brand new master’s student into a bioacoustician. I am

Community-based sea turtle conservation in Baja, Mexico : integrating science and culture

Creator:: Bird, Kristin E.
Abstract:: This thesis discusses both theoretical and practical considerations inherent in conducting community-based research within a case study of sea turtle conservation in Baja California, Mexico. A brief background, including the general ecology, status and distribution of sea turtles of the Baja peninsula is presented, with an overview of the current...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies in Applied Anthropology. Wildlife Science, and Philosophy

An Investigation into the Distribution, Residency Patterns, Population Connectivity, and Abundance of Blue Whales (Balaenoptera musculus) in New Zealand

Creator:: Barlow, Dawn R.
Abstract:: Species conservation depends on robust population assessment. Data on population abundance, distribution, and connectivity are critical for effective management, especially as baseline information for newly documented populations. I describe a pygmy blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus brevicauda) population in New Zealand waters with year-round presence that overlaps with industrial activities. This...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , and connectivity are critical for effective management, especially as baseline information for newly

Applications of slow-moving autonomous platforms for passive acoustic monitoring and density estimation of marine mammals

Creator:: Fregosi, Selene
Abstract:: Advances in mobile autonomous vehicles for oceanographic sensing provide new opportunities for passive acoustic monitoring of marine mammals. Acoustically equipped mobile autonomous platforms, including gliders, deep-water profiling floats, and drifting surface buoys can survey for a variety of marine mammal species over intermediate spatiotemporal scales. Additionally, such mobile platforms may...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , representing Wildlife Science Head of the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife

Ecology and Distribution of Blue Whales in New Zealand Across Spatial and Temporal Scales

Creator:: Barlow, Dawn R.
Abstract:: The distribution of mobile marine predators often reflects underlying dynamic ecological processes. The geographical focus of this PhD is the South Taranaki Bight (STB) of New Zealand, where wind-driven coastal upwelling generates productivity and prey to support a blue whale foraging ground. The STB is also New Zealand’s most industrial...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Wildlife Science Head of the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences

Characterizing the Spread and Consequences of Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae on Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis) in the Northern Basin and Range Ecosystem

Creator:: Spaan, Robert S.
Abstract:: North American bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) have experienced significant declines and population extirpations due to novel pathogens such as Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae. This disease continues to limit the population restoration of bighorn sheep. Therefore, understanding the demographic consequences of pathogen presence and the risk of contact between bighorn populations and potential...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: was always happy to share a coffee and discuss anything science or non- science related. I enjoyed

Long Term Trends and Sources of Sound in United States Waters

Creator:: Haver, Samara M.
Abstract:: Passive acoustic monitoring is a valuable tool for observing the status of marine environments. Comparisons of underwater soundscapes over temporal and spatial scales can provide data to inform marine conservation efforts, including protection of threatened and endangered species. This dissertation utilizes passive acoustic data collected via a broadly spaced array...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Wildlife Science presented on January 12, 2021. Title: Long Term Trends and Sources of Sound in United

Physical habitat classification for conservation planning in the Klamath Mountains region

Creator:: Vance-Borland, Kenneth W.
Abstract:: I classified the environment of the Klamath Mountains region into physical habitat types using climate and soil variables and a geographic information system (GIS). I used principal components analysis to find four variables representing most regional climate variation: average annual precipitation, the difference between December and July precipitation, average annual...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

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Ungulate activity classification : calibrating activity monitor GPS collars for Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer, and cattle

The range expansion of the northern barred owl : an evaluation of the impact on spotted owls

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) Calling Behavior In Southeast Alaska : A Study In Acoustic Ecology And Noise

Community-based sea turtle conservation in Baja, Mexico : integrating science and culture

An Investigation into the Distribution, Residency Patterns, Population Connectivity, and Abundance of Blue Whales (Balaenoptera musculus) in New Zealand

Applications of slow-moving autonomous platforms for passive acoustic monitoring and density estimation of marine mammals

Ecology and Distribution of Blue Whales in New Zealand Across Spatial and Temporal Scales

Characterizing the Spread and Consequences of Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae on Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis) in the Northern Basin and Range Ecosystem

Long Term Trends and Sources of Sound in United States Waters

Physical habitat classification for conservation planning in the Klamath Mountains region

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