Biology, ecology and management of vertebrate pests in NSW
... doe generally mates again within an hour of giving birth. Under favourable conditions an adult female can produce 7 or 8 litters in a year. Although the litter size varies according to the doe’s age and social status, seasonal conditions and nutrition, the average number is 4 or 5 kittens in the fir ...
... doe generally mates again within an hour of giving birth. Under favourable conditions an adult female can produce 7 or 8 litters in a year. Although the litter size varies according to the doe’s age and social status, seasonal conditions and nutrition, the average number is 4 or 5 kittens in the fir ...
Non-random patterns of host use by the different parasite species
... Combes, 1995). These alterations, like those caused by C. australis (Thomas & Poulin, 1998), could also facilitate the predation of oystercatchers on infected cockles. If this is the case in the New Zealand system, then both parasite species would benefit by seeking out one another. The copepod P. s ...
... Combes, 1995). These alterations, like those caused by C. australis (Thomas & Poulin, 1998), could also facilitate the predation of oystercatchers on infected cockles. If this is the case in the New Zealand system, then both parasite species would benefit by seeking out one another. The copepod P. s ...
Hunter-Gatherer Foraging Strategies in Tropical Grasslands: Model
... East African grassland ecosystems (Marean 1992a, 1992b). The big losers were hunter – gatherers who could not compete against the more militant and organized pastoralists. The result was that by the time systematic ethnographic observations were made, people practicing a hunter – gatherer existence ...
... East African grassland ecosystems (Marean 1992a, 1992b). The big losers were hunter – gatherers who could not compete against the more militant and organized pastoralists. The result was that by the time systematic ethnographic observations were made, people practicing a hunter – gatherer existence ...
Small Wild Cat Conservation News - Small Cat Conservation Alliance
... that support the conservation of small wild cats worldwide. SWCCN encourages donors and partners to contribute their views. Being online and free to all, SWCCN can be published anytime without a regular schedule, thus further reducing pressure to meet a deadline. SWCCN will also serve the best inter ...
... that support the conservation of small wild cats worldwide. SWCCN encourages donors and partners to contribute their views. Being online and free to all, SWCCN can be published anytime without a regular schedule, thus further reducing pressure to meet a deadline. SWCCN will also serve the best inter ...
1. UNDERSTANDING PONDS - Freshwater Habitats Trust
... because they are usually more isolated, now provide one of the last strongholds for our vulnerable native crayfish species in some parts of Britain. ...
... because they are usually more isolated, now provide one of the last strongholds for our vulnerable native crayfish species in some parts of Britain. ...
Recovery Plan for Southern Brown Bandicoot
... Perceived short-term threats to survival of the Southern Brown Bandicoot in New South Wales include predation by introduced carnivores such as dogs and foxes, inappropriate disturbance to its habitat, and in some areas vehicular traffic. The long-term viability of the species in the wild is made mor ...
... Perceived short-term threats to survival of the Southern Brown Bandicoot in New South Wales include predation by introduced carnivores such as dogs and foxes, inappropriate disturbance to its habitat, and in some areas vehicular traffic. The long-term viability of the species in the wild is made mor ...
The Distribution and Status of the Squirrel Glider, Petaurus
... The landscape of the Thurgoona district of Albury is characterised by a mosaic of remnant Eucalyptus woodland, cleared farmland, scattered large old trees in paddocks and blocks of forward tree planting and areas of urban development. Remnant woodland occurs as strips along roadsides or streamsides, ...
... The landscape of the Thurgoona district of Albury is characterised by a mosaic of remnant Eucalyptus woodland, cleared farmland, scattered large old trees in paddocks and blocks of forward tree planting and areas of urban development. Remnant woodland occurs as strips along roadsides or streamsides, ...
report of the first meeting of the ad hoc technical expert group
... The role of mosquitoes in natural ecosystems should be assessed, as the release of LM mosquitoes may have a negative impact on the target vector and pathogen3 and other non-target species. Such as: New or more vigorous pests, especially those that have adverse effects on human health: (i) the releas ...
... The role of mosquitoes in natural ecosystems should be assessed, as the release of LM mosquitoes may have a negative impact on the target vector and pathogen3 and other non-target species. Such as: New or more vigorous pests, especially those that have adverse effects on human health: (i) the releas ...
The artificial incubation of kiwi eggs: a conservation tool
... With the advances in kiwi egg incubation we have made over the last 10 years, it is possible to achieve and maintain consistently high hatching success— over 90% on average at Kiwi Encounter. However, we still have to deal with problems with eggs that come in from the wild cracked or damaged, embr ...
... With the advances in kiwi egg incubation we have made over the last 10 years, it is possible to achieve and maintain consistently high hatching success— over 90% on average at Kiwi Encounter. However, we still have to deal with problems with eggs that come in from the wild cracked or damaged, embr ...
Zoning as a means of mitigating conflicts with large
... the movements of thousands of villagers to make way for Project Tiger reserves in India (Panwar 1987; Karanth and Gopal, Chapter 23). The advantage of zoning in this scenario is that it allows the concentration of expensive conservation and conflict-reduction/mitigation measures into a limited area. ...
... the movements of thousands of villagers to make way for Project Tiger reserves in India (Panwar 1987; Karanth and Gopal, Chapter 23). The advantage of zoning in this scenario is that it allows the concentration of expensive conservation and conflict-reduction/mitigation measures into a limited area. ...
CONSUMERS - Lubchenco/Menge Lab
... Levings, 1981; 1983; Gaines, 1983; 1985). Field observations indicate that the damselfish defend loosely-defined subtidal territories against all other fishes, but will move well into the low zone to forage at high tide. The wrasses defend dens under boulders or in deep crevices in the shallow subti ...
... Levings, 1981; 1983; Gaines, 1983; 1985). Field observations indicate that the damselfish defend loosely-defined subtidal territories against all other fishes, but will move well into the low zone to forage at high tide. The wrasses defend dens under boulders or in deep crevices in the shallow subti ...
Coastal Plain - Audubon North Carolina
... skimmers, are declining. These birds now depend almost entirely on federal and state governments and Audubon for the protection and management of the remaining beach habitats. The long-term impact of other activities, such as beach renourishment, inlet channelization, shoal removal, non–point source ...
... skimmers, are declining. These birds now depend almost entirely on federal and state governments and Audubon for the protection and management of the remaining beach habitats. The long-term impact of other activities, such as beach renourishment, inlet channelization, shoal removal, non–point source ...
Cats and Wildlife - CHS Science Department Mrs. Davis
... However, they differ from wild predators in three important ways: First, people protect cats from disease, predation and competition, factors that can control numbers of wild predators, such as bobcats, foxes, or coyotes. Second, they often have a dependable supply of supplemental food provided by h ...
... However, they differ from wild predators in three important ways: First, people protect cats from disease, predation and competition, factors that can control numbers of wild predators, such as bobcats, foxes, or coyotes. Second, they often have a dependable supply of supplemental food provided by h ...
The plateau pika (Ochotona curzoniae) is a keystone species for
... O. koslowi, failed to find any extant populations. Apparently, this species was poisoned in attempts to eradicate the plateau pika (N. Formozov, pers. comm.). Because of the importance given to pest control in China, research on poisons has been well-funded, and almost all rodenticides have been tri ...
... O. koslowi, failed to find any extant populations. Apparently, this species was poisoned in attempts to eradicate the plateau pika (N. Formozov, pers. comm.). Because of the importance given to pest control in China, research on poisons has been well-funded, and almost all rodenticides have been tri ...
MS Word Document - 2.1 MB - Department of Environment, Land
... 24 months post-burn. For locations with native species at risk from fox predation, the instigation of a broad-scale fox reduction program would be advisable. This program should commence 2–3 months before the planned burn is scheduled, because it takes time to reduce the local fox population. Fox co ...
... 24 months post-burn. For locations with native species at risk from fox predation, the instigation of a broad-scale fox reduction program would be advisable. This program should commence 2–3 months before the planned burn is scheduled, because it takes time to reduce the local fox population. Fox co ...
Distribution of the Long-tailed Weasel (Mustela frenata) in Illinois
... events and identify species. However, reports from trappers and biologists responding to the surveys were often supported by museum specimens collected in the same counties, adding to the credibility of their report. Many biologists and trappers keep very detailed records of trap sites used and capt ...
... events and identify species. However, reports from trappers and biologists responding to the surveys were often supported by museum specimens collected in the same counties, adding to the credibility of their report. Many biologists and trappers keep very detailed records of trap sites used and capt ...
Invasive Alien Plants and their Management in Africa
... THE introduction of species to new environments outside of their natural home ranges carries significant risks. Invasive alien species are major drivers of biodiversity loss. As such, their continuing spread is undermining the ecological, social and economic well-being of entire regions. They can al ...
... THE introduction of species to new environments outside of their natural home ranges carries significant risks. Invasive alien species are major drivers of biodiversity loss. As such, their continuing spread is undermining the ecological, social and economic well-being of entire regions. They can al ...
A Review of Human Disturbance Impacts on Waterbirds
... Western Snowy Plovers (Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus) for example, returned to their nests on average within four minutes following a disturbance by a pedestrian32. Non-breeding birds may be less likely to return to the original location following disturbance, however, time to return is likely dep ...
... Western Snowy Plovers (Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus) for example, returned to their nests on average within four minutes following a disturbance by a pedestrian32. Non-breeding birds may be less likely to return to the original location following disturbance, however, time to return is likely dep ...
nsw scientific committee
... Generation length: is the average age of parents to the current newborn individuals in the population. Generation length reflects the turnover rate of breeding individuals in a population. It is greater than the age at first breeding and less than the age of the oldest breeding individual, except in ...
... Generation length: is the average age of parents to the current newborn individuals in the population. Generation length reflects the turnover rate of breeding individuals in a population. It is greater than the age at first breeding and less than the age of the oldest breeding individual, except in ...
a new exotic species in florida, the bloodsucker lizard, calotes
... length (TL) was collected at 2230 hr on 15 August 2003 by G. Ward (UF 137448). This female was set up in an enclosure but died on 31 August 2003. When dissected, she was found to contain 19 oviductal eggs measuring 15.2 + 0.73 mm (range = 14.6–15.9 mm) long and 8.0 + 0.32 mm (range = 7.4–8.5 mm) wid ...
... length (TL) was collected at 2230 hr on 15 August 2003 by G. Ward (UF 137448). This female was set up in an enclosure but died on 31 August 2003. When dissected, she was found to contain 19 oviductal eggs measuring 15.2 + 0.73 mm (range = 14.6–15.9 mm) long and 8.0 + 0.32 mm (range = 7.4–8.5 mm) wid ...
Observations on the Endemic Pygmy Three
... described as a species in 2001 [1]. Bradypus pygmaeus is morphologically distinct from Bradypus variegatus, most obviously in their reduced body size, although genetic differentiation has not been shown [2]. Bradypus pygmaeus are found only on the 4.3 km2 island of Isla Escudo de Veraguas ( = Isla E ...
... described as a species in 2001 [1]. Bradypus pygmaeus is morphologically distinct from Bradypus variegatus, most obviously in their reduced body size, although genetic differentiation has not been shown [2]. Bradypus pygmaeus are found only on the 4.3 km2 island of Isla Escudo de Veraguas ( = Isla E ...
A Review of Human Disturbance Impacts on
... Western Snowy Plovers (Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus) for example, returned to their nests on average within four minutes following a disturbance by a pedestrian32. Non-breeding birds may be less likely to return to the original location following disturbance, however, time to return is likely dep ...
... Western Snowy Plovers (Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus) for example, returned to their nests on average within four minutes following a disturbance by a pedestrian32. Non-breeding birds may be less likely to return to the original location following disturbance, however, time to return is likely dep ...
Crab burrows and termite thermal chimneys as
... In the Nearctic region, a study on the use of crayfish burrows by the ranid Lithobates areolatus showed that frog survival was favoured by the effective use of these burrows, located in grasslands up to 1 km distant from reproduction sites (Heemeyer et al. 2012). Crawfish Frogs tended to occupy prim ...
... In the Nearctic region, a study on the use of crayfish burrows by the ranid Lithobates areolatus showed that frog survival was favoured by the effective use of these burrows, located in grasslands up to 1 km distant from reproduction sites (Heemeyer et al. 2012). Crawfish Frogs tended to occupy prim ...
predation risk affects relative strength of top-down
... Historically, there has been less emphasis on the herbivorous insects themselves and how their behavior (e.g., escape response) or life history strategy (e.g., dispersal ability) might alter the relative strength of natural-enemy and host plant-related forces, although the potential importance of he ...
... Historically, there has been less emphasis on the herbivorous insects themselves and how their behavior (e.g., escape response) or life history strategy (e.g., dispersal ability) might alter the relative strength of natural-enemy and host plant-related forces, although the potential importance of he ...
Predation, resource availability, and community structure in
... habitat). Macroorganisms in tree holes consume decaying litter directly (e.g., Paradise and Dunson 1997), or indirectly by grazing and filtering decomposer microbes from litter surfaces and the water column (e.g., Fish and Carpenter 1982; Walker and Merritt 1991). Litter quality and quantity influen ...
... habitat). Macroorganisms in tree holes consume decaying litter directly (e.g., Paradise and Dunson 1997), or indirectly by grazing and filtering decomposer microbes from litter surfaces and the water column (e.g., Fish and Carpenter 1982; Walker and Merritt 1991). Litter quality and quantity influen ...
Island restoration
The ecological restoration of islands, or island restoration, is the application of the principles of ecological restoration to islands and island groups. Islands, due to their isolation, are home to many of the world's endemic species, as well as important breeding grounds for seabirds and some marine mammals. Their ecosystems are also very vulnerable to human disturbance and particularly to introduced species, due to their small size. Island groups such as New Zealand and Hawaii have undergone substantial extinctions and losses of habitat. Since the 1950s several organisations and government agencies around the world have worked to restore islands to their original states; New Zealand has used them to hold natural populations of species that would otherwise be unable to survive in the wild. The principal components of island restoration are the removal of introduced species and the reintroduction of native species.