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Research Publications (Mathematical and Statistical Sciences)
Items in this Collection
- 4Ursus maritimus
- 1Bioelectrical impedance analysis
- 1Body condition index
- 1Body fat
- 1Breeding
- 1Breeding seasons
- 3Andrew E. Derocher
- 3Mark A. Lewis
- 1Derocher, Andrew E.
- 1Jody R. Reimer
- 1Klanjscek, Tin
- 1Lewis, Mark A.
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A body composition model to estimate mammalian energy stores and metabolic rates from body mass and body length, with application to polar bears
Download2009-01-01
Derocher, Andrew E., Klanjscek, Tin, Molnár, Péter K., Lewis, Mark A., Obbard, Martyn E.
Many species experience large fluctuations in food availability and depend on energy from fat and protein stores for survival, reproduction and growth. Body condition and, more specifically, energy stores thus constitute key variables in the life history of many species. Several indices exist to...
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2016-01-01
Marie Auger-Méthé, Mark A. Lewis, Andrew E. Derocher
Home range size estimates are often used to assess the amount of space required for animals to perform the activities essential for their survival and reproduction. However, in moving environments, traditional home range estimates may be ill suited to this task. In particular, traditional home...
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2019-01-01
Jody R. Reimer, Marc Mangel, Andrew E. Derocher, Mark A. Lewis
Animals must balance a series of costs and benefits while trying to maximize their fitness. For example, an individual may need to choose how much energy to allocate to reproduction versus growth, or how much time to spend on vigilance versus foraging. Their decisions depend on complex...