Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection

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Individual Differences in Human Tolerance for Wildlife and The Role of Nature Relatedness

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Year: 2022, 2022
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Scheltens, Taryn, Thesis advisor (ths): Nisbet, Elizabeth, Degree committee member (dgc): Rutherford, Stephanie, Degree committee member (dgc): Davy, Christina, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>Human-wildlife interactions are inevitable and lead to decisions about wildlife. The current research investigated what demographic and psychological factors influence decisions in wildlife management. Also, a new measure, the Tolerance for Wildlife Scale, was developed. A student sample (n = 329) and a community sample (n = 213) completed measures on their nature relatedness,… more

Differences and similarities in exploration and risk-taking behaviours of two Myotis bat species.

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Year: 2022, 2022
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Scott, Laura Michele, Thesis advisor (ths): Bowman, Jeff, Thesis advisor (ths): Davy, Christina, Degree committee member (dgc): Northrup, Joseph, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>AbstractDifferences and similarities in exploration and risk-taking behaviours
of two Myotis bat species.
Laura Michele Scott
Behaviours that are repeatable across circumstances and time determine an individual's personality. Personality and behavioural variation are subject to selective pressures, including risks related to the use of different habitat types. I explored the… more

The mycobiome and skin chemistry of bat wings in relation to white-nose syndrome

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Year: 2022, 2022
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Vanderwolf, Karen J, Thesis advisor (ths): Davy, Christina, Thesis advisor (ths): Kyle, Christopher, Degree committee member (dgc): Donaldson, Michael, Degree committee member (dgc): McAlpine, Donald, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>White-nose syndrome (WNS) is a skin disease of bats caused by the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd) that damages flight membranes during hibernation and can lead to death. The disease causes mortality of multiple bat species in eastern North America and is spreading into western North America. Future impacts of WNS on naïve bat populations are unknown. Variation in host… more

Gene flow directionality and functional genetic variation among Ontario, Canada Ursus americanus populations.

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Year: 2022, 2022
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Kopsala, Evan, Thesis advisor (ths): Kyle, Christopher J, Thesis advisor (ths): Northrup, Joseph M, Degree committee member (dgc): Davy, Christina, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>Rapidly changing landscapes introduce challenges for wildlife management, particularly for large mammal populations with long generation times and extensive spatial requirements. Understanding how these populations interact with heterogeneous landscapes aids in predicting responses to further environmental change. In this thesis, I profile American black bears using microsatellite loci… more