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University of Minnesota

1. Severud, William. Assessing Calf Survival and the Quantitative Impact of Reproductive Success on the Declining Moose (Alces alces) Population in Northeastern Minnesota.

Degree: PhD, Natural Resources Science and Management, 2017, University of Minnesota

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/191446

► Ungulate reproductive success is an important driver of population performance. Long-term, the northeastern Minnesota moose (Alces alces) population declined 58% since 2006, yet aerial survey… (more)

▼ Ungulate reproductive success is an important driver of population performance. Long-term, the northeastern Minnesota moose (Alces alces) population declined 58% since 2006, yet aerial survey estimates indicate stability during 2012–2017. Because causal mechanisms for this decline were largely unknown, I investigated calf production, survival and cause-specific mortality of calves of global positioning system (GPS)-collared dams of this population. Global positioning system collars have been deployed on adult moose and other ungulates to study various aspects of their ecology, but until the current study they had not been fitted to moose neonates. In 2013 and 2014, I GPS-collared 54 neonates and monitored them for survival. In 2015, I monitored 50 calving dams for signs of neonatal mortality using behavioral cues, and assessed seasonal calf survival with aerial surveys. In 2013 and 2014, collared calf survival to 9 months was 0.34 (95% CI = 0.23–0.52), whereas uncollared calf survival in 2015 was estimated at 0.40 (95% CI = 0.30–0.54). Survival in all 3 years dropped dramatically in the first 50 days of life; hazard peaked at about 15 days of age when dams and calves departed calving sites. Predation was the leading cause of death of collared calves (84% of mortalities); wolf (Canis lupus) predation accounted for 77% of deaths. The cumulative probability of succumbing to all forms of mortality by 9 months of age was 69.8%. I documented higher wolf predation than other recent studies with similar predator communities. Habitat use during calving and the energetically demanding post-parturition period can be an important determinant of neonatal survival. I surveyed and compared habitat characteristics of pre-calving, calving, peak-lactation, and mortality sites at a fine and broad scale. I also compared mortality sites of calves killed by wolves versus other causes, as well as calving sites of cows that successfully reared a calf to winter to those that did not. Cows tended to move to areas of more conifer forest cover to calve. During peak-lactation, cows and their calves used steeper areas with abundant forage, high concealment, and less conifer cover. Mortality sites were more level than other site types. Generally, wolf-kill sites were farther from roads. Cows that successfully reared a calf to winter typically calved in areas with more deciduous forest and less forested wetland cover than cows whose calves died. I estimated population growth rate (λ) using adult survival and calf recruitment data from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources demographic studies and the Recruitment-Mortality (R-M) Equation, and compared this estimate to those calculated using data from the annual aerial survey. Measures of recruitment were similar whether derived from the survey or collaring studies, but generally were higher in the collared sample. More recent calculations of λ (derived from the survey [2012–2017 stabilization; 1.02 ± 0.16 (SE)] and using the R-M Equation [1.04 ± 0.04]) indicated growth…

Subjects/Keywords: Alces alces; calf; habitat; moose; neonate; survival

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Severud, W. (2017). Assessing Calf Survival and the Quantitative Impact of Reproductive Success on the Declining Moose (Alces alces) Population in Northeastern Minnesota. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Minnesota. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11299/191446

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Severud, William. “Assessing Calf Survival and the Quantitative Impact of Reproductive Success on the Declining Moose (Alces alces) Population in Northeastern Minnesota.” 2017. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Minnesota. Accessed April 23, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11299/191446.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Severud, William. “Assessing Calf Survival and the Quantitative Impact of Reproductive Success on the Declining Moose (Alces alces) Population in Northeastern Minnesota.” 2017. Web. 23 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Severud W. Assessing Calf Survival and the Quantitative Impact of Reproductive Success on the Declining Moose (Alces alces) Population in Northeastern Minnesota. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Minnesota; 2017. [cited 2021 Apr 23]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/191446.

Council of Science Editors:

Severud W. Assessing Calf Survival and the Quantitative Impact of Reproductive Success on the Declining Moose (Alces alces) Population in Northeastern Minnesota. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Minnesota; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/191446

University of Alberta

2. Serrouya, Robert D. An adaptive approach to endangered species recovery based on a management experiment: reducing moose to reduce apparent competition with woodland caribou.

Degree: PhD, Department of Biological Sciences, 2013, University of Alberta

URL: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/t435gf14j

► Species that are rare yet widely distributed are among the most challenging to conserve. The mountain ecotype of woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus) is declining because… (more)

▼ Species that are rare yet widely distributed are among the most challenging to conserve. The mountain ecotype of woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus) is declining because of apparent competition with non-caribou ungulates (NCU) such as moose (Alces alces). I experimentally assessed whether reducing NCU could facilitate caribou recovery by taking advantage of a government policy to reduce moose abundance with increased hunting. First, I used microsatellite markers to evaluate the evolutionary significance of the mountain ecotype, and determined whether previously identified subpopulations were demographically distinct. I found that subpopulation structure was mainly caused by genetic drift in small populations. The demographic isolation of many subpopulations suggests that they are appropriate as management units for recovery planning. I then developed an ecological target for recovering caribou by estimating the abundance of moose that would have occurred in the absence of forest harvesting. I incorporated this target into predator-prey equations to make predictions about the risks and benefits to caribou. Predictions suggest that reducing NCU without reducing predators could negatively impact caribou. The predicted impact was greater if there was a time lag of the predators’ numerical response, but gradually reducing NCU could mitigate this impact. Once the moose reduction was initiated in the field, the decline in moose numbers was greater than could be explained by the hunting treatment alone. I contrasted several hypotheses to explain the rate of decline, including density dependent, depensatory, or compensatory predation by wolves (Canis lupus). I found that depensatory predation best explained the moose decline, but hunting was the catalyst. Reducing moose appeared to reduce wolf numbers, with dispersal the likely mechanism. Remaining wolves spent more time in caribou habitat, but based on scat and kill-site investigations, there was no evidence that wolves shifted their diet to caribou. In the treatment and reference areas, the caribou response was mixed, with the larger subpopulations stabilizing but smaller ones continued to decline. By combining theoretical predictions with empirical manipulations I conclude that reducing NCU and predators concurrently is a prudent approach to recover caribou. Few broad-scale manipulations exist to recover endangered species, but are needed to evaluate recovery options.

Subjects/Keywords: adaptive management; Rangifer tarandus; conservation; moose; caribou; Alces alces; Canis lupus

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Serrouya, R. D. (2013). An adaptive approach to endangered species recovery based on a management experiment: reducing moose to reduce apparent competition with woodland caribou. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Alberta. Retrieved from https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/t435gf14j

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Serrouya, Robert D. “An adaptive approach to endangered species recovery based on a management experiment: reducing moose to reduce apparent competition with woodland caribou.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Alberta. Accessed April 23, 2021. https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/t435gf14j.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Serrouya, Robert D. “An adaptive approach to endangered species recovery based on a management experiment: reducing moose to reduce apparent competition with woodland caribou.” 2013. Web. 23 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Serrouya RD. An adaptive approach to endangered species recovery based on a management experiment: reducing moose to reduce apparent competition with woodland caribou. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Alberta; 2013. [cited 2021 Apr 23]. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/t435gf14j.

Council of Science Editors:

Serrouya RD. An adaptive approach to endangered species recovery based on a management experiment: reducing moose to reduce apparent competition with woodland caribou. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Alberta; 2013. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/t435gf14j

University of Minnesota

3. McGraw, Amanda. Moose and deer resource selection and co-occurrence in northeast Minnesota.

Degree: PhD, Integrated Biosciences, 2019, University of Minnesota

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/209109

► A parasite, Parelaphostrongylus tenuis, carried by white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) has often been cited as a significant factor contributing to moose (Alces alces) population declines.… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Alces alces; Co-occurrence; Odocoileus virginianus; Parelaphostrongylus tenuis; Resource selection function

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McGraw, A. (2019). Moose and deer resource selection and co-occurrence in northeast Minnesota. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Minnesota. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11299/209109

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

McGraw, Amanda. “Moose and deer resource selection and co-occurrence in northeast Minnesota.” 2019. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Minnesota. Accessed April 23, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11299/209109.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

McGraw, Amanda. “Moose and deer resource selection and co-occurrence in northeast Minnesota.” 2019. Web. 23 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

McGraw A. Moose and deer resource selection and co-occurrence in northeast Minnesota. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Minnesota; 2019. [cited 2021 Apr 23]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/209109.

Council of Science Editors:

McGraw A. Moose and deer resource selection and co-occurrence in northeast Minnesota. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Minnesota; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/209109

University of Minnesota

4. Tjepkes, Tessa. Genetic analysis of moose populations from Minnesota and Yellowstone National Park.

Degree: MS, Integrated Biosciences, 2015, University of Minnesota

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/177051

► By assessing the amount and geographic distribution of genetic variation in moose we can better understand how microevolutionary processes and landscape features have influenced that… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Alces alces; chronic wasting disease; DNA; microsatellites; moose; population genetics

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Tjepkes, T. (2015). Genetic analysis of moose populations from Minnesota and Yellowstone National Park. (Masters Thesis). University of Minnesota. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11299/177051

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Tjepkes, Tessa. “Genetic analysis of moose populations from Minnesota and Yellowstone National Park.” 2015. Masters Thesis, University of Minnesota. Accessed April 23, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11299/177051.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Tjepkes, Tessa. “Genetic analysis of moose populations from Minnesota and Yellowstone National Park.” 2015. Web. 23 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Tjepkes T. Genetic analysis of moose populations from Minnesota and Yellowstone National Park. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Minnesota; 2015. [cited 2021 Apr 23]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/177051.

Council of Science Editors:

Tjepkes T. Genetic analysis of moose populations from Minnesota and Yellowstone National Park. [Masters Thesis]. University of Minnesota; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/177051

University of Minnesota

5. Obermoller, Tyler. Using Movement Behavior Of Adult Female Moose To Estimate Survival And Cause-Specific Mortality Of Calves In A Declining Population.

Degree: MS, Natural Resources Science and Management, 2017, University of Minnesota

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/192640

► Low calf production and survival can contribute to ungulate population declines and sustained low numbers. Continuing research on cause-specific mortality and annual survival of moose… (more)

▼ Low calf production and survival can contribute to ungulate population declines and sustained low numbers. Continuing research on cause-specific mortality and annual survival of moose (Alces alces) calves in northeastern Minnesota is critical to understanding the long-term trajectory of the population. Beginning in late April 2016, 35 global positioning system (GPS)-collared adult females were computer-monitored for calving movements, a long distance movement followed by an intense localization. I observed 28 of 33 (85%) females make a calving movement, and with additional field observations of calves, determined 31 of the 35 (89%) females were pregnant. Mean birth-date was 12 May 2016 (median = 11 May 2016, range = 24 Apr ̶ 10 June. In 2013–2014, I observed an unusual behavior by dams, a “mortality movement,” associated with the death of their neonate. The dam made a rapid, long-distance movement (“flee”), followed by a return to the calf mortality site. In 2016, using this behavior as a calf mortality indicator, I documented evidence of 15 mortalities at a mean age of 30.6 days (± 15.5 [SE], range = 3–243 days). Based on observations of mortality movements, 21 investigations were launched and resulted in confirmation of 11 of the 15 calf mortalities. Specific causes of mortality included 9 wolf (Canis lupus)-kills, 3 black bear (Ursus americanus)-kills, 1 unknown predator-kill, and 2 deaths following vehicle collisions. Predation accounted for 87% of all mortalities. The cumulative probability of calves being killed by wolves and bears was 33% and 11%, respectively. The mean distance dams fled after a mortality was 1,873 m (± 412, range = 126–5,805 m, n = 14). Dams that made return visits returned a mean 2.8 times (± 0.5, range = 1–5, n = 8) to the mortality site. Dams returned to within a mean 106 m (± 22, range = 34–230 m, n = 8) from the mortality site. Calf survival to 30 days of age was 67% (± 8, 95% CI = 53–84%, n = 36). Survival declined to 33% (± 8, CI = 20–53%, n = 36) at almost 1 year of age, associated with an estimated calf:cow ratio of 0.35. I developed 2 population-level movement models to improve efficacy of the mortality movement for identifying calf mortalities during the first summer of life. The first approach, a temporal-based model, used a single, estimated movement velocity threshold (164 m/hr) for the dam to indicate calf mortality and accurately predicted survival status 51% of the time. My second approach, an age-specific model, using different thresholds (28–135 m/hr) for the dam relative to calf age, was 80% accurate. Using movement behavior of dams to assess calf mortality can yield important insights into mechanisms related to the decline of the population in northeastern Minnesota and aid in future management decisions.

Subjects/Keywords: Alces alces; behavior; cause-specific mortality; modeling; moose; movement

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Obermoller, T. (2017). Using Movement Behavior Of Adult Female Moose To Estimate Survival And Cause-Specific Mortality Of Calves In A Declining Population. (Masters Thesis). University of Minnesota. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11299/192640

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Obermoller, Tyler. “Using Movement Behavior Of Adult Female Moose To Estimate Survival And Cause-Specific Mortality Of Calves In A Declining Population.” 2017. Masters Thesis, University of Minnesota. Accessed April 23, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11299/192640.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Obermoller, Tyler. “Using Movement Behavior Of Adult Female Moose To Estimate Survival And Cause-Specific Mortality Of Calves In A Declining Population.” 2017. Web. 23 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Obermoller T. Using Movement Behavior Of Adult Female Moose To Estimate Survival And Cause-Specific Mortality Of Calves In A Declining Population. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Minnesota; 2017. [cited 2021 Apr 23]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/192640.

Council of Science Editors:

Obermoller T. Using Movement Behavior Of Adult Female Moose To Estimate Survival And Cause-Specific Mortality Of Calves In A Declining Population. [Masters Thesis]. University of Minnesota; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/192640

University of Oulu

6. Kangas, V.-M. (Veli-Matti). Genetic and phenotypic variation of the moose (Alces alces).

Degree: 2015, University of Oulu

URL: http://urn.fi/urn:isbn:9789526209807

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Abstract Spatial and temporal variation is a universal feature in most organisms in nature, commonly reflecting the past evolutionary history of the species as well… (more)

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Abstract Spatial and temporal variation is a universal feature in most organisms in nature, commonly reflecting the past evolutionary history of the species as well as the prevailing environmental conditions. The purpose of this doctoral thesis study was to investigate the genetic and phenotypic variation, and to assess the roles of the different processes affecting them in the moose (Alces alces). Altogether 809 DNA samples of moose, gathered throughout Finland and the Republic of Karelia in Russia, were analysed with a variety of population genetic methods. Furthermore, the shape of the moose mandible was investigated with the help of geometric morphometrics using a subset of samples gathered from 179 moose in Finland. This study showed that the Finnish and especially the Karelian moose population harboured relatively high genetic diversity, albeit with clear regional differences in its spatial distribution. In the northern half of Finland, a secondary contact of two diverged mitochondrial lineages was revealed. The presence of the two lineages was interpreted to reflect the existence of allopatric refugia of moose during the Last Glacial Maximum and the subsequent bi-directional recolonisation of Fennoscandia. Furthermore, a spatially explicit Bayesian clustering analysis suggested existence of three genetic clusters, which were estimated to have split after the post-glacial recolonisation. The results also showed that past declines in the moose numbers during the 18th and 19th centuries led to population bottlenecks, leaving a genetic imprint. Thus, the present moose population in eastern Fennoscandia carries the signs of both ancient and more recent events in its genetic composition. Finally, a significant latitudinal shift was revealed in the shape of the moose mandible. The pattern was considered independent of the genetic clustering of the population. The main changes included an enlargement of the attachment surfaces of the muscles controlling biting and mastication, implying more effective mastication in the north compared with the south, possibly an adaptive response to a longer period of hard wintertime diet. The results of this thesis encourage continuation of studies on the moose in order to fully reveal the impact of particular historical events and especially anthropogenic factors on the genetic and phenotypic variation of this species. They also provide the starting point for ‘genetically enlightened’ moose management and conservation in Finland.

Tiivistelmä Lähes kaikilla eliölajeilla esiintyy ajallista ja paikallista muuntelua, joka on seurausta lajin evolutiivisesta historiasta ja vallitsevista ympäristöoloista. Tässä väitöskirjatutkimuksessa tutkin hirven (Alces alces) geneettistä ja fenotyyppistä muuntelua sekä niitä selittäviä taustatekijöitä populaatiogeneettisillä ja geometrisen morfometrian menetelmillä. Geneettisen aineiston muodostivat Suomesta ja Venäjän Karjalasta kerätyt 809 hirven DNA-näytteet. Fenotyyppisenä ominaisuutena tutkittiin hirven leukaluun muotoa yhteensä 179…

Advisors/Committee Members: Aspi, J. (Jouni), Kvist, L. (Laura).

Subjects/Keywords: Alces alces; genetic diversity; genetic structure; mandible shape; phenotypic variation; population bottleneck; Alces alces; alaleukaluun muoto; fenotyyppinen muuntelu; geneettinen monimuotoisuus; geneettinen rakenne; populaation pullonkaula

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Kangas, V. -. (. (2015). Genetic and phenotypic variation of the moose (Alces alces). (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Oulu. Retrieved from http://urn.fi/urn:isbn:9789526209807

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kangas, V -M (Veli-Matti). “Genetic and phenotypic variation of the moose (Alces alces).” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Oulu. Accessed April 23, 2021. http://urn.fi/urn:isbn:9789526209807.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kangas, V -M (Veli-Matti). “Genetic and phenotypic variation of the moose (Alces alces).” 2015. Web. 23 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Kangas V-(. Genetic and phenotypic variation of the moose (Alces alces). [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Oulu; 2015. [cited 2021 Apr 23]. Available from: http://urn.fi/urn:isbn:9789526209807.

Council of Science Editors:

Kangas V-(. Genetic and phenotypic variation of the moose (Alces alces). [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Oulu; 2015. Available from: http://urn.fi/urn:isbn:9789526209807

Linnaeus University

7. Eilert, Annette. Viltinventering med hjälp av drönare utrustad med termisk- och RGB kamera. : Identifiering och artbestämning av älg och annat klövvilt.

Degree: Forestry and Wood Technology, 2020, Linnaeus University

URL: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-96667

► Betesskador på skog kostar både skogsägare och industri stora summor pengar. Ett sätt att minska betesskador kan vara bättre kontroll över populationsstorleken av klövvilt.… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: wildlife inventory; grazing damages; moose (Alces alces); cloven-hoofed animals; drones; thermal camera; RGB camera; viltinventering; betesskador; älg (Alces alces); klövvilt; drönare; termisk kamera; RGB kamera; Forest Science; Skogsvetenskap

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Eilert, A. (2020). Viltinventering med hjälp av drönare utrustad med termisk- och RGB kamera. : Identifiering och artbestämning av älg och annat klövvilt. (Thesis). Linnaeus University. Retrieved from http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-96667

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Eilert, Annette. “Viltinventering med hjälp av drönare utrustad med termisk- och RGB kamera. : Identifiering och artbestämning av älg och annat klövvilt.” 2020. Thesis, Linnaeus University. Accessed April 23, 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-96667.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Eilert, Annette. “Viltinventering med hjälp av drönare utrustad med termisk- och RGB kamera. : Identifiering och artbestämning av älg och annat klövvilt.” 2020. Web. 23 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Eilert A. Viltinventering med hjälp av drönare utrustad med termisk- och RGB kamera. : Identifiering och artbestämning av älg och annat klövvilt. [Internet] [Thesis]. Linnaeus University; 2020. [cited 2021 Apr 23]. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-96667.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Eilert A. Viltinventering med hjälp av drönare utrustad med termisk- och RGB kamera. : Identifiering och artbestämning av älg och annat klövvilt. [Thesis]. Linnaeus University; 2020. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-96667

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Minnesota

8. Cyr, Tim. SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL ABUNDANCE OF GASTROPOD INTERMEDIATE HOSTS IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA WITH IMPLICATIONS FOR PARELAPHOSTRONGYLUS TENUIS RISK IN MOOSE.

Degree: MS, Integrated Biosciences, 2015, University of Minnesota

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/191182

► Parelaphostrongylus tenuis is a nematode meningeal parasite that requires white-tailed deer primary hosts and terrestrial gastropod intermediate hosts to complete its life cycle. While white-tailed… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: alces; gastropod; minnesota; moose; P. tenuis

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Cyr, T. (2015). SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL ABUNDANCE OF GASTROPOD INTERMEDIATE HOSTS IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA WITH IMPLICATIONS FOR PARELAPHOSTRONGYLUS TENUIS RISK IN MOOSE. (Masters Thesis). University of Minnesota. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11299/191182

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Cyr, Tim. “SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL ABUNDANCE OF GASTROPOD INTERMEDIATE HOSTS IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA WITH IMPLICATIONS FOR PARELAPHOSTRONGYLUS TENUIS RISK IN MOOSE.” 2015. Masters Thesis, University of Minnesota. Accessed April 23, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11299/191182.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Cyr, Tim. “SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL ABUNDANCE OF GASTROPOD INTERMEDIATE HOSTS IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA WITH IMPLICATIONS FOR PARELAPHOSTRONGYLUS TENUIS RISK IN MOOSE.” 2015. Web. 23 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Cyr T. SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL ABUNDANCE OF GASTROPOD INTERMEDIATE HOSTS IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA WITH IMPLICATIONS FOR PARELAPHOSTRONGYLUS TENUIS RISK IN MOOSE. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Minnesota; 2015. [cited 2021 Apr 23]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/191182.

Council of Science Editors:

Cyr T. SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL ABUNDANCE OF GASTROPOD INTERMEDIATE HOSTS IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA WITH IMPLICATIONS FOR PARELAPHOSTRONGYLUS TENUIS RISK IN MOOSE. [Masters Thesis]. University of Minnesota; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/191182

University of Connecticut

9. LaBonte, Andrew M. An Assessment of Moose (Alces alces americana) and Moose Management in Connecticut.

Degree: MS, Natural Resources, 2011, University of Connecticut

URL: https://opencommons.uconn.edu/gs_theses/205

► Eastern moose (Alces alces americana) populations have been increasing in New England over the past decade. Moose populations have the potential to generate human… (more)

▼ Eastern moose (Alces alces americana) populations have been increasing in New England over the past decade. Moose populations have the potential to generate human conflict due to their size, speed, nocturnal behavior, and seasonal mobility. As problems associated with increasing moose populations become more common, the need to develop management strategies that are both effective and acceptable to stakeholders becomes increasingly important. The potential for moose to continue to expand in southern New England and the long-term impacts they may have on Connecticut residents, is unclear. The overall purpose of this study was to assess how suitable Connecticut is for moose and respond by developing acceptable and effective strategies for managing future moose populations. Specific objectives were to: 1) determine landscape suitability for moose in Connecticut based on applications of a moose habitat suitability model with temperature constraints; 2) estimate number of moose based on public and hunter sightings; and 3) determine public and hunter attitudes about moose and moose management, and willingness of deer hunters to support various management efforts using mail surveys. . Data for evaluating landscape suitability were obtained from the United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Forest Inventory Database Online; and the Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Climate Data Center Open Geospatial Consortium. Public and hunter sightings were obtained from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and used to develop population estimates, predict future population growth under various management scenarios, and to validate model outputs. Data on landowner and hunter experiences and opinions about moose were collected using mail surveys and surveys distributed at selected town halls. Potential number of moose per square kilometer was greatly affected by amount of suitable habitat and ambient air temperatures which varied geographically. Encouraging aggressive forest management practices, such as clear-cutting and shelter wood cutting in northern Connecticut, would be beneficial for moose. Connecticut’s moose population was conservatively estimated at 73 in 2008. Although unlikely, the moose population potentially could grow exponentially in the next 20 years. If the moose population expands as predicted by the model, it would be valuable to establish a limited moose hunting season sooner rather than later to minimize potential human-moose conflicts. At present, the majority of landowners and hunters believe < 100 moose exist in Connecticut and most think the population is too low, but believe it is increasing. Support for hunting by landowners initially was low, but increased as potential concerns, especially related to moose-vehicle accidents increased. Support for hunting by hunters was high. We expect a reduction in the public’s tolerance for moose given further conflicts. The need for increased public… Advisors/Committee Members: Isaac M. Ortega, Robert M. Ricard, John S. Barclay.

Subjects/Keywords: Alces alces americana; Habitat Suitability Index; moose; temperature; sightings; modeling; residents; hunters; opinions; management

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APA (6^th Edition):

LaBonte, A. M. (2011). An Assessment of Moose (Alces alces americana) and Moose Management in Connecticut. (Masters Thesis). University of Connecticut. Retrieved from https://opencommons.uconn.edu/gs_theses/205

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

LaBonte, Andrew M. “An Assessment of Moose (Alces alces americana) and Moose Management in Connecticut.” 2011. Masters Thesis, University of Connecticut. Accessed April 23, 2021. https://opencommons.uconn.edu/gs_theses/205.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

LaBonte, Andrew M. “An Assessment of Moose (Alces alces americana) and Moose Management in Connecticut.” 2011. Web. 23 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

LaBonte AM. An Assessment of Moose (Alces alces americana) and Moose Management in Connecticut. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Connecticut; 2011. [cited 2021 Apr 23]. Available from: https://opencommons.uconn.edu/gs_theses/205.

Council of Science Editors:

LaBonte AM. An Assessment of Moose (Alces alces americana) and Moose Management in Connecticut. [Masters Thesis]. University of Connecticut; 2011. Available from: https://opencommons.uconn.edu/gs_theses/205

University of Minnesota

10. Herberg, Andrew. Are Minnesota moose warming up to climate change? A validation of techniques for remotely monitoring moose behavior and body temperature.

Degree: MS, Natural Resources Science and Management, 2017, University of Minnesota

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/188796

► Climate change is causing rapid shifts in species distributions across the globe. Large-bodied endotherms, especially those at the edge of their bioclimatic range, are particularly… (more)

▼ Climate change is causing rapid shifts in species distributions across the globe. Large-bodied endotherms, especially those at the edge of their bioclimatic range, are particularly vulnerable to these changes. It is critical that we understand the physiology, behavior, and energetic needs of these animals to develop effective management and conservation plans. Advancements in biotelemetry devices have greatly improved our ability to collect physiological and behavioral data from free-ranging animals; however, our understanding of how the data can be processed and used is still in its infancy. One species of conservation concern, the moose (Alces alces), experienced a 58% population decline in northeastern Minnesota between 2006 and 2017. To better understand behavioral and physiological responses of this species to increasing ambient temperature, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources deployed two types of biotelemetry devices in moose throughout northeastern MN: 1) rumen boluses, known as mortality implant transmitters (MITs), capable of recording internal body temperatures, and 2) global positioning system (GPS) collars equipped with dual-axis activity sensors that detect and record changes in neck movements. The main goals of my research were to determine the accuracy of MIT-derived core body temperatures and test the efficacy of using dual-axis activity sensors for remotely predicting behavioral states of moose. Ten captive female moose (>2 years old) at the Moose Research Center in Kenai, Alaska with MITs were fit with vaginal implant transmitters (VITs) capable of recording internal body temperature, and GPS collars for 12 months starting in December 2014. A total of 384 hours of behavioral observations were collected during four, two-week windows distributed across seasons. I observed a notable effect of water intake on MIT-derived temperatures and developed an approach for censoring these observations. Using linear mixed-effects models, I predicted moose core body temperature (as measured by VITs) and found that on average, the difference between predicted and observed body temperatures was 0.05°C for winter and 0.33°C for summer, with >90% of prediction intervals containing the observed VIT-derived temperatures. Using a Dirichlet regression approach to analyze the dual-axis activity sensor data, I predicted the proportion of time individual animals spent resting, foraging, and moving during 5-minute intervals; these results were used to understand how behavioral states change as a function of habitat, ambient temperature, and time of day. I demonstrated that combining biotelemetry devices with modern statistical approaches allows researchers to examine the physiological and behavioral responses of moose to increasing ambient temperatures and changing landscapes at finer temporal and spatial scales than previously possible.

Subjects/Keywords: activity sensors; Alces alces; climate change; heat stress; Moose; mortality implant transmitters

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APA (6^th Edition):

Herberg, A. (2017). Are Minnesota moose warming up to climate change? A validation of techniques for remotely monitoring moose behavior and body temperature. (Masters Thesis). University of Minnesota. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11299/188796

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Herberg, Andrew. “Are Minnesota moose warming up to climate change? A validation of techniques for remotely monitoring moose behavior and body temperature.” 2017. Masters Thesis, University of Minnesota. Accessed April 23, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11299/188796.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Herberg, Andrew. “Are Minnesota moose warming up to climate change? A validation of techniques for remotely monitoring moose behavior and body temperature.” 2017. Web. 23 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Herberg A. Are Minnesota moose warming up to climate change? A validation of techniques for remotely monitoring moose behavior and body temperature. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Minnesota; 2017. [cited 2021 Apr 23]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/188796.

Council of Science Editors:

Herberg A. Are Minnesota moose warming up to climate change? A validation of techniques for remotely monitoring moose behavior and body temperature. [Masters Thesis]. University of Minnesota; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/188796

11. Ball, Kyle. MOOSE DENSITY, HABITAT, AND WINTER TICK EPIZOOTICS IN A CHANGING CLIMATE.

Degree: MS, 2017, University of New Hampshire

URL: https://scholars.unh.edu/thesis/1104

► Unregulated hunting and habitat loss led to a near extirpation of moose (Alces alces) in New Hampshire in the 1800s. After state protection in… (more)

▼ Unregulated hunting and habitat loss led to a near extirpation of moose (Alces alces) in New Hampshire in the 1800s. After state protection in 1901, the estimated population increased slowly to ~500 moose in 1977, then increased rapidly in the next 2 decades to ~7500 following an increase in browse habitat created by spruce budworm (Choristoneura fumiferana) and related timber salvage operations, and then halved from 1998-2016 despite highly available optimal habitat. The declining population was partially related to the specific management objective to reduce moose-vehicle collisions, and a possible change in deer hunter and moose behavior that influence population estimates. But given the substantial decline in productivity and condition of cows, and frequent episodes of high calf mortality in April, the primary cause of decline was presumed to be is an increase in winter tick abundance. This study examined the relationships among moose density, optimal habitat, weather/ground conditions, winter tick abundance, and natal dispersal in northern New England. Comparing movement data from the previous (2002-2006) and current (2014-2016) productivity studies in New Hampshire and Maine, the distance of natal dispersal, home and core range size, and home and core range overlap did not significantly (P > 0.05) change despite an increase in optimal habitat and a decrease in moose density. Geographic changes in tick abundance were related to an interaction between moose density, and the onset and length of winter. Annual changes in tick abundance in northern New Hampshire are driven by desiccating late summer conditions, as well as the length of the fall questing season. Lower precipitation (6.4 cm) and higher minimum temperatures (9.8 °C) specifically concentrated during larval quiescence from mid-August through mid-September reduces winter tick abundance and the likelihood of an epizootic event. The onset of winter, defined by the first snowfall event (> 2.54 cm), influenced the length of the questing season relative to the date of long-term first snowfall event (14 November). In the epizootic region, average winter tick abundance on moose harvested in mid-October indicated a threshold of 36.9 ticks, above which an epizootic is like to occur unless an early snowfall event shortened the fall questing season. Optimal habitat created by forest harvesting was produced at an annual rate of 1.3% (1999-2011) and is not considered limiting in northern New Hampshire, but likely concentrates moose density locally (~4 moose/km2) facilitating the exchange of winter ticks. In northern New Hampshire, snow cover late into April did not reduce tick abundance in the following year and cold temperatures (< 17 °C) that induced replete adult female mortality are extremely rare in April. Given a continuation of warming climate and conservative moose harvest weather conditions and high local moose densities will continue to favor the life cycle of winter ticks, increasing the frequency of winter tick epizootics and shift… Advisors/Committee Members: Peter J. Pekins, Kent Gustafson, Ernst Linder.

Subjects/Keywords: alces alces; Climate change; Dermacentor albipictus; Global warming; Moose; Winter ticks; Entomology; Ecology; Wildlife management

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APA (6^th Edition):

Ball, K. (2017). MOOSE DENSITY, HABITAT, AND WINTER TICK EPIZOOTICS IN A CHANGING CLIMATE. (Thesis). University of New Hampshire. Retrieved from https://scholars.unh.edu/thesis/1104

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ball, Kyle. “MOOSE DENSITY, HABITAT, AND WINTER TICK EPIZOOTICS IN A CHANGING CLIMATE.” 2017. Thesis, University of New Hampshire. Accessed April 23, 2021. https://scholars.unh.edu/thesis/1104.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ball, Kyle. “MOOSE DENSITY, HABITAT, AND WINTER TICK EPIZOOTICS IN A CHANGING CLIMATE.” 2017. Web. 23 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Ball K. MOOSE DENSITY, HABITAT, AND WINTER TICK EPIZOOTICS IN A CHANGING CLIMATE. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of New Hampshire; 2017. [cited 2021 Apr 23]. Available from: https://scholars.unh.edu/thesis/1104.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Ball K. MOOSE DENSITY, HABITAT, AND WINTER TICK EPIZOOTICS IN A CHANGING CLIMATE. [Thesis]. University of New Hampshire; 2017. Available from: https://scholars.unh.edu/thesis/1104

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Vilnius University

12. Zeleniūtė, Vitalija. Elninių žvėrių gausa ir jų poveikio mitybos ištekliams įvertinimas Kuršėnų miškų urėdijoje.

Degree: Master, 2014, Vilnius University

URL: http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2011~D_20140627_170817-45630 ;

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Šio darbo tikslas buvo išstudijuoti elninių žvėrių (briedžių, tauriųjų elnių ir europinių stirnų) gausumą 2009-2010 m. žiemojimo periodu Kuršėnų urėdijos miškuose ir palyginti skirtingų miškų… (more)

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Šio darbo tikslas buvo išstudijuoti elninių žvėrių (briedžių, tauriųjų elnių ir europinių stirnų) gausumą 2009-2010 m. žiemojimo periodu Kuršėnų urėdijos miškuose ir palyginti skirtingų miškų gautus rezultatus. Tyrimai atlikti 18 miškų, naudojant McCain netiesioginę elninių žvėrių apskaitą pagal jų paliekamus ekskrementus bei Aldous medžių pažeidimo metodą. Pagal atliktus tyrimus, vidutinis elninių žvėrių tankumas Kuršėnų urėdijos miškuose 2009-2010 m. žiemojimo periodu buvo 14, 7 individų tūkstančiui hektarų. Briedžių tankumas tirtame regione buvo du kartus didesnis, lyginant su vidutiniu briedžių tankumu visoje Lietuvos teritorijoje, tauriųjų elnių – labai panašus, o stirnų buvo dvigubai mažesnis. Taigi, tirtuose miškuose yra gausu stambiųjų elninių, tačiau jie konkuruoja su stirnomis. Vidutinis briedžių ir tauriųjų elnių tankumas tirtuose miškuose atitinka ekologinį ir ūkiškai leistiną elninių žvėrių gausumą Lietuvos miškams, o stirnų yra du kartus mažesnis, tačiau, atsižvelgiant į mitybinę konkurenciją, taurusis elnias laikomas pagrindine elninių žvėrių rūšimi tirtoje vietovėje, tad pagrindinis dėmesys turėtų būti skiriamas jo populiacijų gausinimui. Elniniai žvėrys pagal mitybos specializaciją renkasi skirtingus biotopus. Didžiausias briedžių gausumas nustatytas krūmynuose, tauriųjų elnių – pievose, o europinių stirnų – dirbamų laukų biotopuose. Vidutinis dendrofloros panaudojimo pašarams intensyvumas Kuršėnų urėdijos miškuose buvo 18,5 %, bet netgi didžiausi pažeidimai... [toliau žr. visą tekstą]

The aim of this study was to find out the density of cervids during wintering period in Kušėnai forests and to compare gathered data with density in different forest. The research have been conducted in 18 forests, using McCain indirect record by excrement and Aldous trees damage method. Studies have shown that the average density of cervids in surveyed areas is 14.7 individuals per thousand hectares. Moose density in this region is twice higher than average moose density in whole Lithuania, red deer – very similar, roe deer density is half lower. Therefore, explored forests is rich of large ungulate mammals, but they compete with roe deers. The average abundance of red deer and moose satisfies commercially and ecologicaly acceptable ones, also roe deer density is more than two times smaller, bur in aspect of the competition diet, red deer is considered to be the main cervid species in studied forests, so more attention should be paid to increase their population. Cervids by specificity of their species in different forests choose similar biotopes. The highest abundance of moose were in scrubs, red deer – in meadows, roe deer – in cultivated fields. The average of tree damage in stydy areas is 18.5 percent, but even the highest nutrient load does not exceed the recommended rate (30–40 %), so there is no danger to natural forest regeneration.

Advisors/Committee Members: Bukelskis, Egidijus (Master's thesis supervisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Cervidae; Cervids; Alces alces; Cervus elaphus; Capreolus capreolus; Moose; Roe deer; Red deer; Nourishment resources; Biotopes; Density

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APA (6^th Edition):

Zeleniūtė, Vitalija. (2014). Elninių žvėrių gausa ir jų poveikio mitybos ištekliams įvertinimas Kuršėnų miškų urėdijoje. (Masters Thesis). Vilnius University. Retrieved from http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2011~D_20140627_170817-45630 ;

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Zeleniūtė, Vitalija. “Elninių žvėrių gausa ir jų poveikio mitybos ištekliams įvertinimas Kuršėnų miškų urėdijoje.” 2014. Masters Thesis, Vilnius University. Accessed April 23, 2021. http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2011~D_20140627_170817-45630 ;.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Zeleniūtė, Vitalija. “Elninių žvėrių gausa ir jų poveikio mitybos ištekliams įvertinimas Kuršėnų miškų urėdijoje.” 2014. Web. 23 Apr 2021.

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Author name may be incomplete

Vancouver:

Zeleniūtė, Vitalija. Elninių žvėrių gausa ir jų poveikio mitybos ištekliams įvertinimas Kuršėnų miškų urėdijoje. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Vilnius University; 2014. [cited 2021 Apr 23]. Available from: http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2011~D_20140627_170817-45630 ;.

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Council of Science Editors:

Zeleniūtė, Vitalija. Elninių žvėrių gausa ir jų poveikio mitybos ištekliams įvertinimas Kuršėnų miškų urėdijoje. [Masters Thesis]. Vilnius University; 2014. Available from: http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2011~D_20140627_170817-45630 ;

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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

13. Blåhed, Ida-Maria. Applying emerging genetic methods to wild model systems.

Degree: 2019, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

URL: https://pub.epsilon.slu.se/16173/

► Genetic material is an invaluable source of information for assessments of wild populations. By using information derived from genetic markers, individuals can be identified and… (more)

▼ Genetic material is an invaluable source of information for assessments of wild populations. By using information derived from genetic markers, individuals can be identified and tracked over time, enabling studies of a wide range of behavioral, ecological, and evolutionary processes. At the population level, estimations of the distribution of genetic variation increase our knowledge about a wide range of population processes and can reveal barriers to gene flow, information that is important to integrate in both conservation- and management plans. This thesis presents new methods for individual- and population based assessments of deer (Cervidae), with a focus on moose (Alces alces). Molecular markers, SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms), were developed using two different approaches. First, crossspecies amplification was explored between cattle and the five deer species occurring in Sweden; moose, roe deer (Capreolus capreolus), red deer (Cervus elaphus), fallow deer (Dama dama) and reindeer (Rangifer tarandus). Next, a reduced representation sequencing approach was chosen for de-novo SNP discovery in moose, with the main purpose of finding markers suitable for individual identification. As a result, a moose SNP panel including 86 autosomal, five sex-specific- and five species diagnostic SNPs was developed. Both approaches resulted in SNPs useful for both individual- and population level applications. SNP genotyping was subsequently applied for assessments of the Swedish moose population by conducting a non-invasive capture-mark-recapture study and to explore spatio-temporal genetic patterns in a population of seasonally migratory moose. These studies show that non-invasive SNP genotyping is useful for estimations of population size and sex-ratio, while also producing information about population structure and genetic variation. Furthermore, by combining genetic- and movement data over time, temporal spatial genetic structures were detected. These temporal structures elucidate different components of moose behavior, such as fidelity to seasonal ranges, which to some extent is maintained between generations. Consequently, the genetic information retrieved in this thesis clearly illustrate the potential of SNP genotyping for assessments of population- and behavioral processes in deer, including non-invasive monitoring.

Subjects/Keywords: wildlife genetics; genomics; SNP; genotyping; deer; Alces alces; crossspecies amplification; population assessment; non-invasive; population structure; capture-mark-recapture

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APA (6^th Edition):

Blåhed, I. (2019). Applying emerging genetic methods to wild model systems. (Doctoral Dissertation). Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Retrieved from https://pub.epsilon.slu.se/16173/

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Blåhed, Ida-Maria. “Applying emerging genetic methods to wild model systems.” 2019. Doctoral Dissertation, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Accessed April 23, 2021. https://pub.epsilon.slu.se/16173/.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Blåhed, Ida-Maria. “Applying emerging genetic methods to wild model systems.” 2019. Web. 23 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Blåhed I. Applying emerging genetic methods to wild model systems. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences; 2019. [cited 2021 Apr 23]. Available from: https://pub.epsilon.slu.se/16173/.

Council of Science Editors:

Blåhed I. Applying emerging genetic methods to wild model systems. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences; 2019. Available from: https://pub.epsilon.slu.se/16173/

University of Connecticut

14. Parillo, Amanda A. The Effects of Nutrient Availability and Season on the Somatotropic Axis in Free-Ranging Alaskan Moose (Alces alces).

Degree: MS, Animal Science, 2010, University of Connecticut

URL: https://opencommons.uconn.edu/gs_theses/23

Subjects/Keywords: somatotropic axis; moose (Alces alces); forage availability

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APA (6^th Edition):

Parillo, A. A. (2010). The Effects of Nutrient Availability and Season on the Somatotropic Axis in Free-Ranging Alaskan Moose (Alces alces). (Masters Thesis). University of Connecticut. Retrieved from https://opencommons.uconn.edu/gs_theses/23

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Parillo, Amanda A. “The Effects of Nutrient Availability and Season on the Somatotropic Axis in Free-Ranging Alaskan Moose (Alces alces).” 2010. Masters Thesis, University of Connecticut. Accessed April 23, 2021. https://opencommons.uconn.edu/gs_theses/23.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Parillo, Amanda A. “The Effects of Nutrient Availability and Season on the Somatotropic Axis in Free-Ranging Alaskan Moose (Alces alces).” 2010. Web. 23 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Parillo AA. The Effects of Nutrient Availability and Season on the Somatotropic Axis in Free-Ranging Alaskan Moose (Alces alces). [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Connecticut; 2010. [cited 2021 Apr 23]. Available from: https://opencommons.uconn.edu/gs_theses/23.

Council of Science Editors:

Parillo AA. The Effects of Nutrient Availability and Season on the Somatotropic Axis in Free-Ranging Alaskan Moose (Alces alces). [Masters Thesis]. University of Connecticut; 2010. Available from: https://opencommons.uconn.edu/gs_theses/23

University of Guelph

15. Vander Vennen, Lucas. Daily Temporal Dynamics of a Large Mammal Predator-Prey System.

Degree: MS, Department of Integrative Biology, 2014, University of Guelph

URL: https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/handle/10214/8116

► Predation is a strong determinant of predator and prey behaviour, but little is known about diel predator-prey dynamics. Here I use GPS telemtry to evaluate… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: kill rate; wolf; moose; Canis lupus; Alces alces; ideal gas model; prey detectability; encounter rate; temporal variation in predation; activity pattern

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APA (6^th Edition):

Vander Vennen, L. (2014). Daily Temporal Dynamics of a Large Mammal Predator-Prey System. (Masters Thesis). University of Guelph. Retrieved from https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/handle/10214/8116

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Vander Vennen, Lucas. “Daily Temporal Dynamics of a Large Mammal Predator-Prey System.” 2014. Masters Thesis, University of Guelph. Accessed April 23, 2021. https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/handle/10214/8116.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Vander Vennen, Lucas. “Daily Temporal Dynamics of a Large Mammal Predator-Prey System.” 2014. Web. 23 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Vander Vennen L. Daily Temporal Dynamics of a Large Mammal Predator-Prey System. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Guelph; 2014. [cited 2021 Apr 23]. Available from: https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/handle/10214/8116.

Council of Science Editors:

Vander Vennen L. Daily Temporal Dynamics of a Large Mammal Predator-Prey System. [Masters Thesis]. University of Guelph; 2014. Available from: https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/handle/10214/8116

University of Tennessee – Knoxville

16. Grunenwald, Caroline Mae. Epidemiology of select species of filarial nematodes in free-ranging moose (Alces alces) of North America.

Degree: 2015, University of Tennessee – Knoxville

URL: https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/3582

► North American moose (Alces alces) are a culturally and economically valued species. Recent population declines raise concern for the survivability of this natural resource. The… (more)

▼ North American moose (Alces alces) are a culturally and economically valued species. Recent population declines raise concern for the survivability of this natural resource. The Minnesota population has experienced the most dramatic decline, with a 60% loss in total numbers since 2006. Nematode parasites, particularly some species of filarids, are important pathogens of moose and could be contributing to morbidity and mortality. This study investigates the eco-epidemiology of two filarial parasites of moose: Rumenfilaria andersoni and Elaeophora schneideri. By surveying cervid species from six U.S. states, we discovered R. andersoni was present in moose from all sample locations with prevalence varying between 20-40%. This suggests R. andersoni is distributed throughout North America. We also observed R. andersoni in white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) but not elk (Cervus canadensis) or caribou (Rangifer tardanus). Sequence analysis of R. andersoni suggested the existence of two distinct clades. Molecular screening of Minnesota tabanid flies discovered 1.5% harbored R. andersoni, with only Chrysops spp. deerflies containing R. andersoni DNA. This is the first report of R. andersoni in moose and white-tailed deer herds within the contiguous U.S. and the first time horseflies have been implicated as the vector. Molecular surveys for parasitic nematodes in brain tissues from Minnesota moose that died from unknown causes revealed 63% produced 18S sequences closely aligning with E. schneideri, a neurological pathogen of moose previously unreported in Minnesota. Molecular screening of Minnesota tabanid flies revealed E. schneideri was present in the environment and transmission could occur locally. Prevalence ranged between 0-100% per trapping site, with Chrysops spp. and Hybomitra spp. horseflies implicated as vectors. This is the first report of Chrysops spp. serving as a carrier of E. schneideri and the first report of E. schneideri in Minnesota, suggesting E. schneideri is an emerging pathogen in the Minnesota herd. Together these data demonstrate the presence of multiple parasitic nematode species in vulnerable moose populations, yet it is still unclear what the implications are for herd health. Further research is warranted to determine if a link between nematode infections and declining moose populations exists.

Subjects/Keywords: parasitic nematodes; Alces alces; parasitic diseases of wild mammals; Animal Diseases; Other Microbiology; Veterinary Microbiology and Immunobiology

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Grunenwald, C. M. (2015). Epidemiology of select species of filarial nematodes in free-ranging moose (Alces alces) of North America. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Tennessee – Knoxville. Retrieved from https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/3582

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Grunenwald, Caroline Mae. “Epidemiology of select species of filarial nematodes in free-ranging moose (Alces alces) of North America.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Tennessee – Knoxville. Accessed April 23, 2021. https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/3582.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Grunenwald, Caroline Mae. “Epidemiology of select species of filarial nematodes in free-ranging moose (Alces alces) of North America.” 2015. Web. 23 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Grunenwald CM. Epidemiology of select species of filarial nematodes in free-ranging moose (Alces alces) of North America. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Tennessee – Knoxville; 2015. [cited 2021 Apr 23]. Available from: https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/3582.

Council of Science Editors:

Grunenwald CM. Epidemiology of select species of filarial nematodes in free-ranging moose (Alces alces) of North America. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Tennessee – Knoxville; 2015. Available from: https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/3582

University of Montana

17. Hayes, Forest P. Resource Selection and Calving Success of Moose in Colorado.

Degree: MS, 2020, University of Montana

URL: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/11527

► Across much of North America, moose populations (Alces alces) are declining due to disease, predation, climate, and anthropogenic pressures. Despite this, populations of moose… (more)

▼ Across much of North America, moose populations (Alces alces) are declining due to disease, predation, climate, and anthropogenic pressures. Despite this, populations of moose in Colorado have continued to grow. Studying successful (i.e., persistent or growing) populations of moose can facilitate the continued conservation of the species by identifying habitat features critical for moose persistence. First, I evaluated calving success of moose in Colorado and the impact of willow habitat quality and nutrition. I then estimated the probability of female moose having a calf using repeated observations in a Bayesian occupancy model. I assigned values for dry matter digestibility, browse intensity, willow height, willow cover, and leaf length based on overlapping sample locations with estimated individual moose homeranges and tested the effect on calf presence. Willow height had the strongest predictive effect on calf presence and was the only covariate with credible intervals not overlapping zero. Dry matter digestibility had no effect, while browse intensity and leaf length were uninformative. Results presented here suggest that the quality (i.e., age and structure) of willow habitat are important for female moose with calves. This work sets the stage for future research on the structure of willow habitat and the incorporation of additional remotely sensed data. Second, I used a resource selection function to evaluate resource selection by moose in Colorado and the effect of large-scale bark beetle disturbance. Bark beetles have impacted forests across North America, decreasing canopy cover and increasing solar radiation reaching the forest floor. These disturbances lead to an increase in ground forage but have been hypothesized to have a negative impact on thermally sensitive species such as moose. I evaluated resource selection at two scales: a large population scale and finer movement-based scale. The strongest selection by moose was for distance to willow, followed by elevation. Selection for beetle-disturbed habitat was mixed across populations and scales showing little overall effect. The lack of selection for beetle disturbed habitat suggests mixed influences on resource selection by moose. Undisturbed forest had moderately strong positive selection at both scales, illustrating the importance of maintaining undisturbed forest habitat for moose.

Subjects/Keywords: Alces alces; Colorado; moose; nutrition; occupancy; resource selection; Behavior and Ethology; Other Forestry and Forest Sciences; Other Nutrition; Population Biology

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Hayes, F. P. (2020). Resource Selection and Calving Success of Moose in Colorado. (Masters Thesis). University of Montana. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/11527

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hayes, Forest P. “Resource Selection and Calving Success of Moose in Colorado.” 2020. Masters Thesis, University of Montana. Accessed April 23, 2021. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/11527.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hayes, Forest P. “Resource Selection and Calving Success of Moose in Colorado.” 2020. Web. 23 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Hayes FP. Resource Selection and Calving Success of Moose in Colorado. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Montana; 2020. [cited 2021 Apr 23]. Available from: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/11527.

Council of Science Editors:

Hayes FP. Resource Selection and Calving Success of Moose in Colorado. [Masters Thesis]. University of Montana; 2020. Available from: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/11527

University of Helsinki

18. Lehtonen, Anne. Hirvikannan muutoksista Suomessa.

Degree: 1997, University of Helsinki

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10138/157198

Subjects/Keywords: Hirvi (Alces alces); populaatioekologia; metsästys; populaatiokoko; populaatiorakenne; Morfologis-ekologinen eläintiede; Hirvi (Alces alces); populaatioekologia; metsästys; populaatiokoko; populaatiorakenne

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Lehtonen, A. (1997). Hirvikannan muutoksista Suomessa. (Thesis). University of Helsinki. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10138/157198

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Lehtonen, Anne. “Hirvikannan muutoksista Suomessa.” 1997. Thesis, University of Helsinki. Accessed April 23, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10138/157198.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Lehtonen, Anne. “Hirvikannan muutoksista Suomessa.” 1997. Web. 23 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Lehtonen A. Hirvikannan muutoksista Suomessa. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Helsinki; 1997. [cited 2021 Apr 23]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10138/157198.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Lehtonen A. Hirvikannan muutoksista Suomessa. [Thesis]. University of Helsinki; 1997. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10138/157198

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Colorado State University

19. Battle, David C. Movement patterns, behavior, and habitat use of female moose on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK.

Degree: MS(M.S.), Forest and Rangeland Stewardship, 2016, Colorado State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/173501

► Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), which is a combined United States Army/Air Force installation, and neighboring Anchorage, Alaska, support a population of moose Alces alces (Linnaeus,… (more)

▼ Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), which is a combined United States Army/Air Force installation, and neighboring Anchorage, Alaska, support a population of moose Alces alces (Linnaeus, 1758) that inhabit a fragmented landscape of habitat types interspersed with human development. Because development plans in support of the military mission may have significant impacts on moose movement in the area, JBER and Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) biologists began a study of moose habitat use and behavior on JBER. In order to help identify behaviors in wild radio-collared moose captured on JBER, we tested Telonics tri-axial accelerometers for accuracy in the detection of activity and the identification of behaviors in radio-collared moose. Direct observations of three captive animals fitted with radio collars containing accelerometers allowed us to calibrate activity readings to observed behaviors. We developed four datasets in order to test whether readings from this type of accelerometer could identify specific behaviors (browsing, grazing, walking, standing, lying), behavior categories (feeding, traveling, resting), or simply when moose were active or inactive. Multiple threshold criteria were tested in order to maximize correlation to observed behaviors. The highest overall accuracy was achieved when using threshold criteria to characterize behaviors as active (92.29% accuracy) or inactive (90.64% accuracy). A Fisher’s Exact Test indicated that there was no significant difference between observed behaviors and those correctly classified using threshold criteria for either active (p = .9728) or inactive (p = .9431) behaviors, indicating that our threshold criteria is correctly classifying these behaviors. In the next phase of this study, we collected 244,957 GPS locations from 18 female moose captured on JBER and fitted with GPS collars equipped with the same model tri-axial accelerometer used in the captive trials. Data from the accelerometers were used to characterize moose behavior as active or inactive. GPS locations, along with behavior patterns and movement characteristics, were used to rank JBER habitat types. Turning angle and speed were calculated between successive locations for each animal across the animal’s home range. Values were pooled for all animals and used to assess movement characteristics by season and habitat type. The highest velocity recorded for a 60 minute period was 1.50 m/s (5.40 kph), and 99.50% of all steps had velocities < 0.26 m/s (0.94 kph). Turning angle groups did not vary among either habitat types (p = 1.00) or seasons (p = 0.99). A new, intuitive home range estimation method, Dynamic Potential Path Area (dynPPA), was used to incorporate behavioral states into the delineation of animal home ranges. We delineated dynPPA home ranges by season for each moose, and used this technique in combination with Jacobs Index (which measures utilization in relation to availability) to determine habitat preference. Seasonal dynPPA home range sizes averaged 15.28 km2 in… Advisors/Committee Members: Rittenhouse, Larry (advisor), Farley, Sean (advisor), Meiman, Paul (committee member), Peel, Kraig (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: alces; habitat use; moose; dynamic potential path area; Alaska; Jacob's Index

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Battle, D. C. (2016). Movement patterns, behavior, and habitat use of female moose on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK. (Masters Thesis). Colorado State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10217/173501

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Battle, David C. “Movement patterns, behavior, and habitat use of female moose on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK.” 2016. Masters Thesis, Colorado State University. Accessed April 23, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10217/173501.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Battle, David C. “Movement patterns, behavior, and habitat use of female moose on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK.” 2016. Web. 23 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Battle DC. Movement patterns, behavior, and habitat use of female moose on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Colorado State University; 2016. [cited 2021 Apr 23]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/173501.

Council of Science Editors:

Battle DC. Movement patterns, behavior, and habitat use of female moose on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK. [Masters Thesis]. Colorado State University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/173501

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

20. Mathisen, Karen Marie. Indirect effects of moose on the birds and the bees.

Degree: 2011, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

URL: http://pub.epsilon.slu.se/2454/

► Large herbivores are important drivers of ecosystem processes, affecting plant species richness and composition, primary productivity, habitat structure as well as nutrient cycling. Large herbivore… (more)

▼ Large herbivores are important drivers of ecosystem processes, affecting plant species richness and composition, primary productivity, habitat structure as well as nutrient cycling. Large herbivore activities may therefore have important indirect effects on other plants and animals in the same ecosystem. The effect of herbivore activity on ecosystem processes varies with habitat productivity, herbivore selectivity, herbivore density and may be modified by different wildlife management practices. Therefore indirect effects of herbivores may also vary with these factors. In this thesis, I focus on indirect effects of moose (Alces alces) on plants and animals in the boreal forest and how these effects are modified by moose density, habitat productivity and supplementary winter feeding of moose. I studied effects of moose density and habitat productivity on species composition, growth and reproduction in the field layer vegetation and on abundance and family richness of flower-visiting insects. I also studied effects of a gradient in moose density around supplementary winter feeding stations for moose on bird species richness, abundance and reproduction. Selective moose browsing on preferred species affected species composition in the field layer vegetation, increasing abundance and reproduction in unbrowsed plant species, and decreasing abundance and reproduction in browsed species. Moose browsing in the tree canopy increased light availability and flowering in the field layer as well as family richness of Hymenoptera at sites with high productivity. Moose winter browsing around supplementary feeding stations led to reduced species richness and abundance of insectivorous birds and birds nesting at browsing height. Furthermore, high moose densities led to lower reproduction and food availability for great tits (Parus major), and higher reproduction and food availability for pied flycatchers (Ficedula hypoleuca). Supplementary feeding stations for moose brought nutrients into the system and had a positive effect on species richness and abundance of insectivorous birds, and the size of insect prey. These results show that moose activity can have indirect effects on plants and animals through changed resource availability and habitat structure, and that these effects are modified by habitat productivity and supplementary feeding of moose.

Subjects/Keywords: elks; animal ecology; plant animal relations; browsing; birds; insects; habitats; Alces alces; boreal forest; browsing; cascading effects; field-layer vegetation; flower-visiting insects; habitat productivity; insectivorous birds

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Mathisen, K. M. (2011). Indirect effects of moose on the birds and the bees. (Doctoral Dissertation). Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Retrieved from http://pub.epsilon.slu.se/2454/

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Mathisen, Karen Marie. “Indirect effects of moose on the birds and the bees.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Accessed April 23, 2021. http://pub.epsilon.slu.se/2454/.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Mathisen, Karen Marie. “Indirect effects of moose on the birds and the bees.” 2011. Web. 23 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Mathisen KM. Indirect effects of moose on the birds and the bees. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences; 2011. [cited 2021 Apr 23]. Available from: http://pub.epsilon.slu.se/2454/.

Council of Science Editors:

Mathisen KM. Indirect effects of moose on the birds and the bees. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences; 2011. Available from: http://pub.epsilon.slu.se/2454/

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

21. Spitzer, Robert. Trophic resource use and partitioning in multispecies ungulate communities.

Degree: 2019, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

URL: https://pub.epsilon.slu.se/16431/

► Over the past decades, ungulates across the northern hemisphere have been expanding in range and numbers. This has raised concerns about their impacts, particularly on… (more)

▼ Over the past decades, ungulates across the northern hemisphere have been expanding in range and numbers. This has raised concerns about their impacts, particularly on shared resources with humans, e.g., timber trees. Understanding how different ungulate species use trophic resources is therefore a crucial component of managing their populations. In this thesis, I synthesized data from the literature and used faecal DNA metabarcoding to investigate diets and patterns of resource partitioning for ungulate communities in Sweden and at the European scale. I also evaluated the reliability of dung morphometry for identifying ungulate species. I found that species identification of faecal pellets is difficult where similar-sized ungulates coexist which questions the reliability of pellet counts as a monitoring technique in such systems. Dung morphometry could, however, clearly distinguish moose from the smaller deer species. Across Europe, average diets of the four main deer species fit well with predictions by Hofmann’s hypothesis of ruminant feeding types. Red and fallow deer (mixed feeders) showed larger dietary plasticity than moose and roe deer (browsers). In Sweden, red and fallow deer adopted a more browser-like diet with high proportions of woody plant species in their diet. Dietary niche width was lowest for moose and highest for fallow deer but varied only little across seasons. Ericaceous shrubs like Vaccinium spp. comprised a major component in the diet of all four deer species. Intraspecific dietary overlap for moose was higher than dietary overlap with either of the smaller deer species. Moose diets also contained larger proportions of Scots pine Pinus sylvestris than those of the other deer species. In areas with high densities of the smaller deer, moose, but not the other deer species, consumed more pine and less Vaccinium spp. Feeding competition from the smaller deer species over Vaccinium spp. may drive moose towards increased browsing on pine, thereby exacerbating the forestry-moose conflict. For the mitigation of this conflict, managing important food items like Vaccinium spp. and the populations of smaller deer species may be of equal or greater importance than a simple reduction in the number of moose.

Subjects/Keywords: DNA metabarcoding; ungulates; dung morphometry; dietary overlap; resource partitioning; multispecies management; moose Alces alces; roe deer Capreolus capreolus; red deer Cervus elaphus; fallow deer Dama dama

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Spitzer, R. (2019). Trophic resource use and partitioning in multispecies ungulate communities. (Doctoral Dissertation). Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Retrieved from https://pub.epsilon.slu.se/16431/

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Spitzer, Robert. “Trophic resource use and partitioning in multispecies ungulate communities.” 2019. Doctoral Dissertation, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Accessed April 23, 2021. https://pub.epsilon.slu.se/16431/.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Spitzer, Robert. “Trophic resource use and partitioning in multispecies ungulate communities.” 2019. Web. 23 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Spitzer R. Trophic resource use and partitioning in multispecies ungulate communities. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences; 2019. [cited 2021 Apr 23]. Available from: https://pub.epsilon.slu.se/16431/.

Council of Science Editors:

Spitzer R. Trophic resource use and partitioning in multispecies ungulate communities. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences; 2019. Available from: https://pub.epsilon.slu.se/16431/

Utah State University

22. McDonald, Lucian R. Urban Alaskan Moose: An Analysis of Factors Associated with Moose-Vehicle Collisions.

Degree: MS, Wildland Resources, 2019, Utah State University

URL: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/7547

► As human populations continue to grow and encroach into wildlife habitats, instances of human-wildlife conflict are on the rise. Increasing numbers of reported wildlife-vehicle… (more)

▼ As human populations continue to grow and encroach into wildlife habitats, instances of human-wildlife conflict are on the rise. Increasing numbers of reported wildlife-vehicle collisions (WVCs) provide tangible evidence of anthropogenic impacts on wildlife as well as increasing threats to human health and safety. Increasing WVCs are of particular concern, especially those involving large-bodied ungulates such as moose (Alces spp.), because of the increased risk of property damage, personal injuries, and human fatalities. Motorists directly involved in a WVC are at risk of injury or mortality, but other motorists are also put at risk due to road obstructions and traffic congestion associated with WVCs. Mitigating these impacts on motorists and wildlife requires investigation into the temporal and spatial factors leading to WVCs. In Alaska, most WVCs involve moose (Alces alces), a large bodied ungulate capable of threatening human life when involved in a collision. Each moose-vehicle collision (MVC) in Alaska is estimated to cost $33,000 in damages. With this analysis, I analyzed the plethora of factors contributing to moose and motorist occurrence on the road system and motorist detection based on a historical dataset of MVC reports throughout Alaska from 2000 to 2012 and a dataset of field-derived measurements at MVC locations within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough from 2016 to 2018. My first analysis focused on the daily and annual trends in MVC rates as compared to expected moose and human behavioral patterns with a focus on guiding mitigation strategies. Fifty percent of the MVCs reported between 2000 and 2012 occurred where the commuter rush hours overlapped with dusk and dawn in winter, and the artificial lighting differences between boroughs suggest a link between artificial lighting and reduced MVCs. To focus more specifically on roadside features contributing to MVC risk, I collected and analyzed local and regional scale land cover and road geometry data at reported MVC sites in an area with a rapidly growing human population. I compared these data to similar data collected at random locations near documented MVC sites and at locations where moose that were fitted with global-positioning system (GPS) transmitters crossed highways. I used generalized additive mixed models to delineate which of the variables impacted the risk of both moose road crossings and MVCs. Moose road crossings were influenced by approximations of spatial, seasonal, and daily moose density as well as the proportion of deciduous-coniferous and coniferous forest in the area and the number of possible corridor or land cover types surrounding the site. The best MVC risk model was described by expected seasonal and daily changes in moose density and local scale measurements, including the sinuosity of the road, the height of vegetation near the road, and the angle between the road surface and the roadside. Together this information should guide transportation and urban planners in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough to use roadside… Advisors/Committee Members: Terry A. Messmer, Michael R. Guttery, Joseph M. Wheaton, ;.

Subjects/Keywords: Alces; human-wildlife conflict; ungulate-vehicle collision; transportation safety; wildlife-vehicle collision; Animal Studies

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McDonald, L. R. (2019). Urban Alaskan Moose: An Analysis of Factors Associated with Moose-Vehicle Collisions. (Masters Thesis). Utah State University. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/7547

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

McDonald, Lucian R. “Urban Alaskan Moose: An Analysis of Factors Associated with Moose-Vehicle Collisions.” 2019. Masters Thesis, Utah State University. Accessed April 23, 2021. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/7547.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

McDonald, Lucian R. “Urban Alaskan Moose: An Analysis of Factors Associated with Moose-Vehicle Collisions.” 2019. Web. 23 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

McDonald LR. Urban Alaskan Moose: An Analysis of Factors Associated with Moose-Vehicle Collisions. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Utah State University; 2019. [cited 2021 Apr 23]. Available from: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/7547.

Council of Science Editors:

McDonald LR. Urban Alaskan Moose: An Analysis of Factors Associated with Moose-Vehicle Collisions. [Masters Thesis]. Utah State University; 2019. Available from: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/7547

Utah State University

23. Ruprecht, Joel S. The Demography and Determinants of Population Growth in Utah Moose (Alces Alces Shirasi).

Degree: MS, Ecology, 2016, Utah State University

URL: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/4723

► Moose in Utah represent the southernmost naturally occurring populations of moose in the world. Concerns over possible numeric declines and a paucity of baseline… (more)

▼ Moose in Utah represent the southernmost naturally occurring populations of moose in the world. Concerns over possible numeric declines and a paucity of baseline data on moose in the state prompted the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources to initiate a study of moose demography in collaboration with Utah State University. The objectives of this study were to 1) determine reproductive rates of moose in Utah and the factors which influence them, and 2) combine aerial count data from multiple management units within the state to identify factors which influence interannual variation in population growth rates. We constructed generalized linear models to relate maternal body condition and age to reproductive success. We found that body condition (P = 0.01) and age (P = 0.02) contributed significantly to the probability of pregnancy and the best model describing this relationship was nonlinear. Body condition also related positively to subsequent calving (P = 0.08) and recruitment (P = 0.05), but model selection suggested the relationship for these metrics was best described by linear models. A meta-analysis of moose reproductive rates in North America suggested that reproductive rates declined significantly with latitude (P ≤ 0.01), i.e. as populations approached their southern range limit. We used Bayesian state-space models to combine moose count data from different management units to estimate statewide population dynamics between 1958 and 2013. This approach incorporated uncertainty in population counts arising from observation error. Population density and warm winter temperatures negatively influenced population growth rate with a high degree of confidence; 95% Bayesian Credible Intervals for these variables did not overlap zero. Short-term projections of moose abundance in the state suggested that the population will likely remain stable despite projected increases in winter temperature. Results from this study will aid managers in achieving management objectives as well as future decision making. The unique characteristics of the population also have application toward understanding the dynamics of populations of cold-adapted species at their southern range limit. Advisors/Committee Members: Daniel R. MacNulty, ;.

Subjects/Keywords: alces; demography; moose; population dynamics; range limit; Utah; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

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Ruprecht, J. S. (2016). The Demography and Determinants of Population Growth in Utah Moose (Alces Alces Shirasi). (Masters Thesis). Utah State University. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/4723

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ruprecht, Joel S. “The Demography and Determinants of Population Growth in Utah Moose (Alces Alces Shirasi).” 2016. Masters Thesis, Utah State University. Accessed April 23, 2021. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/4723.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ruprecht, Joel S. “The Demography and Determinants of Population Growth in Utah Moose (Alces Alces Shirasi).” 2016. Web. 23 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Ruprecht JS. The Demography and Determinants of Population Growth in Utah Moose (Alces Alces Shirasi). [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Utah State University; 2016. [cited 2021 Apr 23]. Available from: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/4723.

Council of Science Editors:

Ruprecht JS. The Demography and Determinants of Population Growth in Utah Moose (Alces Alces Shirasi). [Masters Thesis]. Utah State University; 2016. Available from: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/4723

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

24. Malmsten, Jonas. Reproduction and health of moose in southern Sweden.

Degree: 2014, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

URL: http://pub.epsilon.slu.se/11098/

► Moose (Alces alces) is a highly regarded game species in Fennoscandia, where annual harvest numbers in Sweden, Norway, and Finland together exceed 200,000 animals. For… (more)

▼ Moose (Alces alces) is a highly regarded game species in Fennoscandia, where annual harvest numbers in Sweden, Norway, and Finland together exceed 200,000 animals. For successful management, knowledge about male and female reproduction is essential, as well as the extent to which disease and mortality affect the population. In 2006, a sub-normal reproductive output (calf per cow ratio) was reported from the island of Öland, and a pilot study in 2007 revealed embryonic mortality and occurrence of the tick-borne pathogen Anaplasma phagocytophilum. An expansion of the study (including control areas) was conducted due to the need for updated information on moose reproduction From 2008 to 2011, reproductive organs, blood, spleens, mandibles, and ectoparasites were collected from moose in three areas in southern Sweden. Reproductive organs were inspected macroscopically, weighed and measured, and sperm samples were taken. Morphology of spermatozoa, chromatin analyses, histological examinations, and pathogen analyses were performed at SLU or SVA in Uppsala. Male pubertal age varied from 1.5 to 3.5 years, and the proportion of normal spermatozoa increased significantly with increasing body weight, but decreased temporally over the first month of hunting. Male moose had a low testes:body weight ratio compared with other cervids. Cows showed their first oestrus of the season earlier than heifers, and the hunting period appeared to interfere with oestrus in all females. Onset of puberty in females was positively associated with body weight but not with age. Embryonic mortality and unfertilized oocytes accounted for a significant difference (P<0.01) between ovulation rates and the proportion of viable embryos found in pregnant females. Moose were competent hosts of Anaplasma phagocytophilum, and the prevalence of infection, as determined by PCR, varied both temporally and spatially. Moose calf summer survival rates on Öland were significantly lower than in the mainland populations. The studies performed provide updated information on moose reproductive characteristics, calf survival and moose health. Some changes in population management could potentially improve the reproductive success of moose in southern Sweden. Not all of these parameters might be affected by a change in management, as the surrounding environment and climate play a considerable role in forage availability, the spread of diseases, and calf survival rates.

Subjects/Keywords: elks; alces; reproduction; male animals; female animals; sexual maturity; embryonic mortality; anaplasma; calves; survival; health; game mammals; management; sweden; Alces alces; Anaplasma phagocytophilum; corpus luteum; corpus albicans; epididymis; embryonic mortality; female and male reproduction; moose management; sperm morphology; testis

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Malmsten, J. (2014). Reproduction and health of moose in southern Sweden. (Doctoral Dissertation). Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Retrieved from http://pub.epsilon.slu.se/11098/

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Malmsten, Jonas. “Reproduction and health of moose in southern Sweden.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Accessed April 23, 2021. http://pub.epsilon.slu.se/11098/.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Malmsten, Jonas. “Reproduction and health of moose in southern Sweden.” 2014. Web. 23 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Malmsten J. Reproduction and health of moose in southern Sweden. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences; 2014. [cited 2021 Apr 23]. Available from: http://pub.epsilon.slu.se/11098/.

Council of Science Editors:

Malmsten J. Reproduction and health of moose in southern Sweden. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences; 2014. Available from: http://pub.epsilon.slu.se/11098/

University of Gothenburg / Göteborgs Universitet

25. Broberg, Martin 1967-. Reproduction in Moose. Consequences and Conflicts in Timing of Birth.

Degree: 2004, University of Gothenburg / Göteborgs Universitet

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2077/16298

Subjects/Keywords: Alces alces; ungulate; parturition; oestrous; rut; gestation; age dependence; senescene; Bayesian inference; body mass; sex ratio; offspring; growth

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Broberg, M. 1. (2004). Reproduction in Moose. Consequences and Conflicts in Timing of Birth. (Thesis). University of Gothenburg / Göteborgs Universitet. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2077/16298

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Broberg, Martin 1967-. “Reproduction in Moose. Consequences and Conflicts in Timing of Birth.” 2004. Thesis, University of Gothenburg / Göteborgs Universitet. Accessed April 23, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2077/16298.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Broberg, Martin 1967-. “Reproduction in Moose. Consequences and Conflicts in Timing of Birth.” 2004. Web. 23 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Broberg M1. Reproduction in Moose. Consequences and Conflicts in Timing of Birth. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Gothenburg / Göteborgs Universitet; 2004. [cited 2021 Apr 23]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2077/16298.

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Broberg M1. Reproduction in Moose. Consequences and Conflicts in Timing of Birth. [Thesis]. University of Gothenburg / Göteborgs Universitet; 2004. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2077/16298

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Karlstad University

26. Olovsson, Anders. Habitat selection by moose (Alces alces) in southwestern Sweden.

Degree: Faculty of Social and Life Sciences, 2007, Karlstad University

URL: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kau:diva-1033

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The moose (Alces alces) is very important both economically and ecologically, therefore all knowledge of moose is vital for future management of the moose… (more)

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The moose (Alces alces) is very important both economically and ecologically, therefore all knowledge of moose is vital for future management of the moose population. Little is known about moose habitat selection in Sweden. In coastal southwestern Sweden growing human population and new infrastructure projects continuously threaten to fragment and isolate local moose populations. The habitat selection of 22 moose, 8 males and 14 females, in southwestern Sweden was studied from February 2002 until December 2005. The moose were captured and fitted with GPS-collars and positions were collected at 2-hour intervals. The number of moose positions totaled 71103 during the study period of 46 months. Data for individual animals were divided into four seasons: spring, summer, fall and winter based on climate and moose biology. A total of 125 moose seasonal home ranges were generated and habitat use within each of the generated home ranges was studied using Euclidean distance-based analysis. A reclassified digital landcover map was divided into the land use classes agriculture, clear-cut, coniferous forest, deciduous forest, mire and mountain. The results showed that there was a difference in habitat selection between males and females. Males were significantly closer to forest and clear-cuts compared to females. Both males and females selected clear-cuts and avoided agriculture within their home ranges.

Älgen är en viktig art, både ekonomiskt och ekologiskt, och all kunskap är viktig för att även i framtiden kunna sköta en sund älgstam. Trots flertalet studier finns det många frågetecken om älgens habitatval i Sverige. En ökad exploateringstakt och nya infrastrukturprojekt hotar att fragmentera och isolera populationer av älg. Habitatvalet hos 22 älgar, 8 tjurar och 14 kor, i sydvästra Sverige studerades mellan februari 2002 och december 2005. Älgarna sövdes och utrustades med GPS-sändare, deras positioner registrerades varannan timma och det totala antalet positioner under den 46 månader långa studietiden var 71103 stycken. Data från varje älg delades in i 4 säsonger; vår, sommar, höst och vinter, baserat på klimat och älgens biologi. Totalt genererades 125 hemområden baserade på säsong, och valet av habitat inom varje hemområde studerades med hjälp av Euclidean distance-based analysis. En omklassificerad digital marktäckedata användes som var indelad i 6 olika klasser; odlad mark, hygge, barrskog, lövskog, myrmark och berg i dagen. Resultaten visade att det var skillnad mellan könen i hur de väljer habitat. Tjurarna var signifikant närmare barrskog och hyggen än korna, men både tjurar och kor selekterade för hyggen och undvek odlad mark inom deras hemområden.

Subjects/Keywords: Alces alces; Euclidean distance-based analysis; global positioning system; habitat selection; moose; radio-telemetry; Sweden; Biology; Biologi

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Olovsson, A. (2007). Habitat selection by moose (Alces alces) in southwestern Sweden. (Thesis). Karlstad University. Retrieved from http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kau:diva-1033

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Olovsson, Anders. “Habitat selection by moose (Alces alces) in southwestern Sweden.” 2007. Thesis, Karlstad University. Accessed April 23, 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kau:diva-1033.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Olovsson, Anders. “Habitat selection by moose (Alces alces) in southwestern Sweden.” 2007. Web. 23 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Olovsson A. Habitat selection by moose (Alces alces) in southwestern Sweden. [Internet] [Thesis]. Karlstad University; 2007. [cited 2021 Apr 23]. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kau:diva-1033.

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Olovsson A. Habitat selection by moose (Alces alces) in southwestern Sweden. [Thesis]. Karlstad University; 2007. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kau:diva-1033

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27. Caird, Stephen C. WHITE SPRUCE (PICEA GLAUCA), MOOSE (ALCES ALCES) AND THE ORIGIN OF A ZOOTIC DISCLIMAX COMMUNITY ON ISLE ROYALE.

Degree: MS, Biology, 2015, Northen Michigan University

URL: https://commons.nmu.edu/theses/48

► Understory herbivory combined with canopy loss alters trajectories of forest succession, and in extreme cases may produce novel landscapes dominated by the groundcover layer.… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Herbivory; Alces alces; Picea glauca; savannas; dendrochronology; seedbed microsite; Other Forestry and Forest Sciences

…Odocoileus virginiana) (Frelich and Lorimer 1985), moose (Alces alces)…

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Caird, S. C. (2015). WHITE SPRUCE (PICEA GLAUCA), MOOSE (ALCES ALCES) AND THE ORIGIN OF A ZOOTIC DISCLIMAX COMMUNITY ON ISLE ROYALE. (Thesis). Northen Michigan University. Retrieved from https://commons.nmu.edu/theses/48

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Caird, Stephen C. “WHITE SPRUCE (PICEA GLAUCA), MOOSE (ALCES ALCES) AND THE ORIGIN OF A ZOOTIC DISCLIMAX COMMUNITY ON ISLE ROYALE.” 2015. Thesis, Northen Michigan University. Accessed April 23, 2021. https://commons.nmu.edu/theses/48.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Caird, Stephen C. “WHITE SPRUCE (PICEA GLAUCA), MOOSE (ALCES ALCES) AND THE ORIGIN OF A ZOOTIC DISCLIMAX COMMUNITY ON ISLE ROYALE.” 2015. Web. 23 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Caird SC. WHITE SPRUCE (PICEA GLAUCA), MOOSE (ALCES ALCES) AND THE ORIGIN OF A ZOOTIC DISCLIMAX COMMUNITY ON ISLE ROYALE. [Internet] [Thesis]. Northen Michigan University; 2015. [cited 2021 Apr 23]. Available from: https://commons.nmu.edu/theses/48.

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Council of Science Editors:

Caird SC. WHITE SPRUCE (PICEA GLAUCA), MOOSE (ALCES ALCES) AND THE ORIGIN OF A ZOOTIC DISCLIMAX COMMUNITY ON ISLE ROYALE. [Thesis]. Northen Michigan University; 2015. Available from: https://commons.nmu.edu/theses/48

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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

28. Sahlén, Ellinor. Indirect effects of predation in human-modified landscapes.

Degree: 2016, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

URL: https://pub.epsilon.slu.se/13726/

► Large carnivores affect prey species, with cascading effects on entire ecosystems. In anthropogenic regions large carnivores come into conflicts with humans, especially in rural areas… (more)

▼ Large carnivores affect prey species, with cascading effects on entire ecosystems. In anthropogenic regions large carnivores come into conflicts with humans, especially in rural areas where farming and hunting traditions are widespread. As a result, large carnivores have been eradicated from many regions across their historical distribution. Here, I explore human-predator-prey interactions, and how large carnivores and humans affect the space use, behavior, and long-term stress of ungulate prey in a region greatly modified by humans. Experimental and observational data are used to quantify behavioral and physiological antipredator responses of prey in areas with and without large carnivores. Further, I synthesize the effects of large carnivores on ecosystems in anthropogenic landscapes, and outline implications of large carnivore recovery for extant prey species and humans. I found that prey in my study areas responded to increased perceived predation risk, even where the focal carnivore species (brown bear Ursus arctos) had been absent for over a century. Prey selected more open habitats in areas where they perceived predation risk to be higher. Further, I noted that risk posed by brown bears had the potential to cascade across trophic levels and impact on tree recruitment. Higher temperatures and human infrastructure were associated with higher hair cortisol (stress hormone) levels in moose Alces alces, which may have implications with respect to the globally rising temperatures and the increasing anthropogenic disturbances across many landscapes. In anthropogenic regions, humans may greatly impact ungulates, predator-prey interactions, and the ensuing cascades. One way to mitigate human impacts is to preserve old-growth forests, because these tend to have lower human activity (less roads and no set rotation times) and cooler microclimates. Another important aspect is the mitigation of human-large carnivore conflicts, as human perceptions of large carnivores may be the most important factor determining the outcome of large carnivore recolonizations.

Subjects/Keywords: carnivora; ursus; ungulates; elks; predator prey relations; landscape; land use; animal behavour; human behaviour; stress; cortisol; geographical distribution; temperature; sweden; Alces alces; antipredator behavior; browsing; cortisol; human-wildlife conflicts; large carnivores; long-term stress; predator-prey interactions; trophic cascades; ungulates

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Sahlén, E. (2016). Indirect effects of predation in human-modified landscapes. (Doctoral Dissertation). Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Retrieved from https://pub.epsilon.slu.se/13726/

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Sahlén, Ellinor. “Indirect effects of predation in human-modified landscapes.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Accessed April 23, 2021. https://pub.epsilon.slu.se/13726/.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Sahlén, Ellinor. “Indirect effects of predation in human-modified landscapes.” 2016. Web. 23 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Sahlén E. Indirect effects of predation in human-modified landscapes. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences; 2016. [cited 2021 Apr 23]. Available from: https://pub.epsilon.slu.se/13726/.

Council of Science Editors:

Sahlén E. Indirect effects of predation in human-modified landscapes. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences; 2016. Available from: https://pub.epsilon.slu.se/13726/

29. Brown, Caitlin Anna-Corbett. Interpreting Pleistocene Predator-Prey Dynamics: Inference from Skeletal Pathology, Dental Growth and Stature.

Degree: Biology, 2017, UCLA

URL: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/3qm426gv

► Mammalian teeth and bone contain a record of an animal’s health and environment over daily, weekly, and yearly time scales. These tissues have long been… (more)

▼ Mammalian teeth and bone contain a record of an animal’s health and environment over daily, weekly, and yearly time scales. These tissues have long been used to assess the health and environmental conditions particular to individuals, but they may also preserve characteristics of entire populations, in this case relative population size and behavior. In this dissertation, we draw new inferences from skeletal and dental characters to demonstrate that they preserve 1) unique signals of predatory behavior and 2) relative changes in ungulate population size. Chapter 1 assesses the potential of skeletal pathology to preserve a signal of behavior in extinct species, specifically the hunting modes of two Pleistocene predators reconstructed as ambush and pursuit predators, respectively. To answer this question we analyzed injury rates across thousands of pathological elements and performed quantitative analysis of injury locations, the first such application of spatial analyses. In chapter 2, we documented a correlation between population size, nutritional status and dental/osteological features in extant moose (Alces alces) using mandibles collected over the past five decades from Isle Royale, MI. This is the first attempt to use patterns of dental growth and wear in past or present populations to infer food-limitation and relative density. In chapter 3 we examined incremental growth rates of dentin, the tooth tissue surrounding the pulp cavity, allowing a first look at the responses of tooth enamel, dentin and bone growth to episodes of stress in a wild population. Through this work we developed methods of characterizing past ecosystems to benefit studies that seek to restore national parks to their pre-anthropogenic state or contribute to the long-standing paleontological debate regarding the Pleistocene mammal extinctions. As a result of our efforts, we have a robust set of both macroscopic and microscopic indicators of predatory behavior (Chapter 1) and nutritional stress (Chapter 2-3) that can be applied to extinct and extant carnivoran and ungulate and populations.

Subjects/Keywords: Evolution & development; Ecology; Alces; Dentine; Enamel; Hypoplasia; Paleopathology

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Brown, C. A. (2017). Interpreting Pleistocene Predator-Prey Dynamics: Inference from Skeletal Pathology, Dental Growth and Stature. (Thesis). UCLA. Retrieved from http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/3qm426gv

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Brown, Caitlin Anna-Corbett. “Interpreting Pleistocene Predator-Prey Dynamics: Inference from Skeletal Pathology, Dental Growth and Stature.” 2017. Thesis, UCLA. Accessed April 23, 2021. http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/3qm426gv.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Brown, Caitlin Anna-Corbett. “Interpreting Pleistocene Predator-Prey Dynamics: Inference from Skeletal Pathology, Dental Growth and Stature.” 2017. Web. 23 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Brown CA. Interpreting Pleistocene Predator-Prey Dynamics: Inference from Skeletal Pathology, Dental Growth and Stature. [Internet] [Thesis]. UCLA; 2017. [cited 2021 Apr 23]. Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/3qm426gv.

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Council of Science Editors:

Brown CA. Interpreting Pleistocene Predator-Prey Dynamics: Inference from Skeletal Pathology, Dental Growth and Stature. [Thesis]. UCLA; 2017. Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/3qm426gv

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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

30. Galgan, Vera. Determination of selenium in biological materials by flow injection hydride generation atomic absorption spectrometry (FI-HG-AAS).

Degree: 2007, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

URL: http://pub.epsilon.slu.se/1328/

► The selenium (Se) poor environment in the Scandinavian countries focused the interest on the development of an analytical method with high capacity, sensitivity, low limit… (more)

▼ The selenium (Se) poor environment in the Scandinavian countries focused the interest on the development of an analytical method with high capacity, sensitivity, low limit of detection, including automated wet digestion, automated analysis and computer aided calculation. To facilitate the choice of an appropriate analytical method, procedures for determination in biological materials were discussed. The most frequently used sample-preparation procedures and various analytical techniques were compiled. Recent methods for determination of Se have more or less comparable sensitivity and detection limits. Thus, the choice of method is mainly influenced by economics and practical requirements such as available equipment, type of sample, length of sample series, expected Se-concentrations. Determinations of Se were performed after automated wet digestion using a mixture of HNO3/HClO4 with a home-made equipment from commercially available components used by application of flow injection hydride generation atomic absorption spectrometry (FI-HG-AAS) and an electrically heated quartz tube as atomiser. When analysing blank and Se-standard solutions after wet digestion an absorption signal at 196.0 nm was observed, which disturbed Se measurements at low concentrations. For explanation a great number of possible influencing factors were investigated, thus, the light absorption in the quartz tube depending on the gas flow rate and gas composition, and even acidity of carrier-, blank-, and standard solutions, as well as presence of HClO4 in the solutions. When the difference in acidity between carrier-, blank-, and standard-solutions was eliminated, the gas flow stabilised resulting in disappearance of this effect. The main cause of this light absorption was found in construction of the quartz tube adapted to the light path of the Varian instrument used. The final limit of detection was in the range of 0.1-0.3 ng Se/ml measuring solution (0.3 ml injection volume) and was limited by the noise of the equipment. Selenium determinations with FI-HG-AAS were applied to a great number of different kinds of biological materials. In routine work 2080 liver specimens of moose (Alces alces L.) from 14 regions of Sweden were analysed. The results indicated that the moose is useful for monitoring the amount of Se available for wild-grazing animals and confirmed that the Swedish environment is poor in Se.

Subjects/Keywords: selenium; digestion; atomic absorption spectrometry; quality controls; wild animals; monitoring; Selenium; wet digestion; flow injection; hydride generation; atomic absorption spectrometry; automation; quality control; biological materials; review; moose (Alces alces L.); monitoring

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Galgan, V. (2007). Determination of selenium in biological materials by flow injection hydride generation atomic absorption spectrometry (FI-HG-AAS). (Doctoral Dissertation). Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Retrieved from http://pub.epsilon.slu.se/1328/

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Galgan, Vera. “Determination of selenium in biological materials by flow injection hydride generation atomic absorption spectrometry (FI-HG-AAS).” 2007. Doctoral Dissertation, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Accessed April 23, 2021. http://pub.epsilon.slu.se/1328/.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Galgan, Vera. “Determination of selenium in biological materials by flow injection hydride generation atomic absorption spectrometry (FI-HG-AAS).” 2007. Web. 23 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Galgan V. Determination of selenium in biological materials by flow injection hydride generation atomic absorption spectrometry (FI-HG-AAS). [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences; 2007. [cited 2021 Apr 23]. Available from: http://pub.epsilon.slu.se/1328/.

Council of Science Editors:

Galgan V. Determination of selenium in biological materials by flow injection hydride generation atomic absorption spectrometry (FI-HG-AAS). [Doctoral Dissertation]. Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences; 2007. Available from: http://pub.epsilon.slu.se/1328/

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