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Aversive conditioning on horse back: A management alternative for grassland systems threatened by sedentary elk populations
DownloadFall 2009
Loss of migratory behaviour in ungulates has been observed worldwide and invites new tools for managing the habitat degradation that results from these sedentary populations. We assessed use of aversive conditioning on horseback as a means of reducing grazing pressure and restoring migratory...
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Bridging the gap between pest control and conservation through effective management of Columbian ground squirrels Urocitellus columbianus in a national park
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Infrastructure development can displace wildlife and lead to human-wildlife conflict, which typically requires non-lethal solutions when it occurs in protected areas. The Columbian ground squirrel (Urocitellus columbianus) is a small burrowing mammal that is prevalent in the mountain parks near...
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Spring 2015
The conservation of large mammals such as Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) and tiger (Panthera tigris) requires management of core reserves, as well as habitat and connectivity across multiple-use areas. These charismatic species may also help catalyze conservation investments that may benefit...
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Spring 2020
Animals live in close association with communities of microbes that play important roles modulating host nutrition, immunity, health, and behavior. Many of these microbes live on or in their animal host, most notably in the vertebrate gut, but microbiome studies now encompass disparate taxa from...
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Individual and Seasonal Variation in Grizzly Bear Selection for a Railway and other Linear Features in Banff National Park, Canada
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Mortality caused by collisions with trains affects numerous species globally and has increased recently to threaten the grizzly bear (Ursus arctos) population protected in Banff and Yoho National Parks, Canada. Although train collisions are the ultimate cause of mortality, the more proximate...
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Ornamental colouration as an indicator of environmental pollution with application to the tree swallow (Tachycineta bicolour)
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Anthropogenic pollution causes habitat degradation for many species, but its effects on individuals can be difficult to detect until they result in the decline or disappearance of populations. Current techniques to monitor the effects of pollution on wildlife usually include invasive sampling of...
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Using wildlife occurrence data to test permeability estimates and ecological indices used in urban planning
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Increasing urban development degrades ecosystems partly by diminishing natural area connectivity and quality, ultimately reducing and homogenizing urban biodiversity. To support biodiversity, ecological planners in Edmonton, Alberta (hereafter the City) have implemented tools to incorporate...