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Showing 1 to 9 of 9 for “"anthropogenic food sources"”.
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Reducing Anthropogenic Food Sources: An Extended Theory of Planned Behavior and Audience Analysis
Wildlife access to anthropogenic food sources like trash, bird seed, and fruit from trees can induce conflicts between humans and wildlife ranging from habituation and nuisance behavior to rare but serious attacks. I used an online survey (n = 349) to test an extended Theory of Planned Behavior …
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How common ravens (Corvus corax) exploit anthropogenic food sources through time and space in a semi-transformed, alpine environment
… the deliberate and unintentional provisioning of food resources. Anthropogenic food sources (AFSs) are often more spatially concentrated, easily accessible, abundant and stable than natural food sources. The common raven, Corvus corax, is a behaviourally flexible and ecologically adaptable species …
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The Effects of Diet and Predation on Nesting Herring Gulls (Larus argentatus) in Pukaskwa National Park
… attentiveness with camera traps. Gulls utilizing anthropogenic food sources exhibited reduced levels of stress-associated hormones, increased egg size, and increased day-time nest attentiveness. Gulls were significantly more attentive to their nests during the day compared to the night. Nocturnal …
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The influence of anthropogenic food on bird behaviour and community structure in urban environments
Anthropogenic food sources have been recognized as an important trophic input in urban systems, and a major driver of the colonization of urban areas. Among various taxonomic groups, birds have exhibited a remarkable adaptation to incorporate anthropogenic food into their diets. This may have …
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Coyote (Canis latrans) Family Activity in a Landscape of Fear
… Fearful coyotes may also seek easier anthropogenic food sources that can lead them to further conflict with humans. With conflict incidents with coyotes frequently appearing in the media across Canada, I explore how my findings support a peaceful, non-harassment coexistence approach, …
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Behavioral differences in urban Sciurus carolinensis with varying human exposure as a model for synanthropic human-animal relationships
… Measuring how close S. carolinensis comes for food helps us better understand how they interpret the risk assessment involved with approaching us for food and their commensal relationships with humans. Surveys were conducted at 8 locations in Spokane County, Washington State. FID surveys were …
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Behavioral Heterogeneity and Disease Dynamics in House Finches (Haemorhous mexicanus)
… urbanization where landscapes and wildlife resources are being altered, it is important to understand the ways in which human activity impact wildlife behavior, and in turn, disease dynamics. Here, we used both observational and experimental studies in field and laboratory settings to …
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Movement ecology and habitat use of Canada geese using major metropolitan areas in the context of human-wildlife conflicts
… goose populations. Differences in habitat resources and predation risks across the rural to urban gradient of the upper Midwest shape the movement and behavioral ecology of Canada geese, requiring unique life history strategies to maximize survival through-out the annual cycle. Winter is an …