Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection

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Behavioural ecology and population dynamics of freshwater turtles in a semi-urban landscape at their northern range limit

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Year: 2022, 2022
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Auge, Anne-Christine, Thesis advisor (ths): Murray, Dennis, Thesis advisor (ths): Blouin-Demers, Gabriel, Degree committee member (dgc): Schaefer, James, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>Species are faced with a variety of challenges in the environment, including natural challenges, such as variability in ambient temperature, and anthropogenic threats, such as habitat transformation associated with urbanisation. Understanding how animals respond to these kinds of challenges can advance the field of behavioural ecology and guide management decisions for wild species. Yet… more
Full Text: Behavioural ecology and population dynamics of freshwater turtles in a semi-urban landscape at their northern range limit A Dissertation Submitted to the Committee on Graduate Studies in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of …

Assessing and Mitigation the Impacts of Mining-induced Flooding on Arctic-nesting Birds

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Year: 2022, 2022
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Holmes, Gillian Irene, Thesis advisor (ths): Nol, Erica, Thesis advisor (ths): Smith, Paul A, Degree committee member (dgc): Schaefer, James, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>Mining and resource development are growing industries in the Arctic, resulting in increased conflict with wildlife. Best practices for mitigation require an understanding of the potential ecological effects. One such effect concerns the flooding of terrestrial bird habitat from dewatering of lakes during mining pit development. I first assessed the efficacy of bird deterrents to… more
Full Text: ASSESSING AND MITIGATING THE IMPACTS OF MINING-INDUCED FLOODING ON ARCTIC-NESTING BIRDS A Thesis submitted to the Committee on Graduate Studies in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in the Faculty of Arts and …