Conservation Archives - Page 57 of 77

Apr 18 2014 | Faunalytics

Saving Large Carnivores, But Losing The Apex Predator?

This literature review argues against human hunting of large predators, since it alters their behavior, thereby adversely impacting the entire ecological system and contradicting overall conservation goals. READ MORE

Apr 8 2014 | Faunalytics

A Framework To Evaluate Wildlife Feeding

Feeding wild animals in many contexts is more harmful than beneficial, and the author calls for improved education and enforcement. READ MORE

Mar 28 2014 | Faunalytics

A Strategy For Monitoring And Managing Declines In An Amphibian Community

This study advocates a proactive strategy to manage changes within animal populations, a potentially superior alternative to the current strategy of waiting until a significant amount of population is in decline. READ MORE

Mar 18 2014 | Faunalytics

Public Assessment Of Wildlife Warning Signs

This study surveyed Australian drivers to see what type of wildlife warning road signs were most likely to reduce driver speed and vehicle-wildlife collisions. Animal-activated and vehicle-speed activated signs were the most highly rated by drivers. READ MORE

Mar 6 2014 | Faunalytics

The Welfare Ethics Of Commercial Killing Of Kangaroos

This literature review analyzes the actual costs and benefits of commercial kangaroo hunting. The study also compares present and historical perspectives, and finds that there is more harm and less benefit than previously believed. READ MORE

Mar 3 2014 | Faunalytics

Species’ Characteristics In Population Die-Offs In Mammals

The authors studied population die-offs caused by natural events in 31 large land herbivore species on three continents. They found that species with larger ranges or more flexible feeding habits were most resilient. READ MORE

Feb 25 2014 | Faunalytics

Influence of Interpretation on Conservation Intentions of Whale Tourists

Do tourists become more interested in conservation activities if they hear a presentation during a whale watching trip? If so, what presentation works best? READ MORE

Feb 25 2014 | Faunalytics

Assessing Risk To Birds From Industrial Wind Energy Development

Researchers modelled preferred locations for Golden Eagles and wind energy sites, as set up scenarios of competing resources to model and reduce risk to the eagles. READ MORE

Feb 17 2014 | Faunalytics

Uncertainty In Population Estimates For Endangered Animals

This article argues that federal programs are currently not properly estimating the population numbers of listed endangered animals. READ MORE

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Saving Large Carnivores, But Losing The Apex Predator?

A Framework To Evaluate Wildlife Feeding

A Strategy For Monitoring And Managing Declines In An Amphibian Community

Public Assessment Of Wildlife Warning Signs

The Welfare Ethics Of Commercial Killing Of Kangaroos

Species’ Characteristics In Population Die-Offs In Mammals

Influence of Interpretation on Conservation Intentions of Whale Tourists

Assessing Risk To Birds From Industrial Wind Energy Development

Uncertainty In Population Estimates For Endangered Animals

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