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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for “"ANZSRC::410401 Conservation and biodiversity"”.
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Translocation site selection for the nationally endangered grasshopper species Brachaspis robustus : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science at Lincoln University
… of the most endangered invertebrates in New Zealand. This species is at risk of extinction due to the compounding pressures of mammalian predation, habitat modification, and climate change. Protection of this species and its habitat is vital to its survival. One tool that has been identified to …
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Potential solutions for reducing environmental impact of pest mammal monitoring in New Zealand: A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Lincoln University
… monitoring tools, such as chewcards and tracking tunnels is an underexplored issue. This thesis investigates the use of single-use plastic in the New Zealand conservation sector, assessing its environmental impact and exploring sustainable alternatives. Motivated by insights gained …
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Gut content analysis of trapped mustelids and trend analysis for ship rats and stoats over six trapping seasons at Mount Taranaki : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Natural Resource Management and Ecological Engineering at Lincoln University
… (Mustela nivalis), ferrets (Mustela furo) and ship rats (Rattus rattus) are responsible for some of the greatest losses to native biodiversity in New Zealand. Common methods to control these species include trapping, poison bait stations and aerially applied sodium fluoroacetate (1080). …
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Variation drives response to urbanisation: Evolutionary ecology of two introduced birds within anthropogenic environments : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Lincoln University
Anthropogenic change causes landscape alteration and fragmentation, which leads to novel challenges for wildlife. Wildlife colonising anthropogenic habitats confront new conditions, such as air and noise pollution, limited space and food resources, higher levels of competition and predator …