Publications
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Multivariate curve-fitting in GAUSS Multivariate curve-fitting in GAUSS
Multivariate curve-fitting techniques for repeated measures have been developed and an interactive program has been written in GAUSS. The program implements not only the one-factor design described in Morrison (1967) but also includes pairwise comparisons of curves and rates, a two-factor design, and other options. Strategies for selecting the appropriate degree for the polynomial are...
Authors
C.M. Bunck, G.W. Pendleton
Migration, Harvest, and Population Characteristics of Mourning Doves Banded in the Western Management Unit, 1964-1977 Migration, Harvest, and Population Characteristics of Mourning Doves Banded in the Western Management Unit, 1964-1977
No abstract available.
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R. E. Tomlinson, David D. Dolton, H.M. Reeves, J.D. Nichols, L.A. McKibben
Demographic Characteristics of a Maine Woodcock Population and Effects of Habitat Management Demographic Characteristics of a Maine Woodcock Population and Effects of Habitat Management
A population of American woodcock (Scolopax minor) was studied on a 3,401-ha area of the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge in northeastern Maine from 1976 through 1985. During 1976-83, from 4 to 64 clearcuts were created each year, opening up large contiguous blocks of forest. A combination of mist nets, ground traps, nightlighting techniques, and trained dogs were used to capture and...
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T.J. Dwyer, G.F. Sepik, E.L. Derleth, D.G. McAuley
Agricultural chemicals and the quality of prairie-pothole wetlands for adult and juvenile waterfowl - What are the concerns? Agricultural chemicals and the quality of prairie-pothole wetlands for adult and juvenile waterfowl - What are the concerns?
A review of the literature and results of ongoing studies indicates that the potential for agricultural chemicals, particularly aerially-applied insecticides, to enter prairie potholes and reduce the quality of these wetlands for waterfowl is great, and that a coordinated effort by farmers, wildlife managers, and regulatory agencies is needed to minimize these impacts
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C.E. Grue, M.W. Tome, G.A. Swanson, S.M. Borthwick, L.R. DeWeese
Crested caracara Crested caracara
The crested caracara's range extends from the southern United States south to Tierra del Fuego. Although the caracara has been recorded in all of the southwestern states, it occurs regularly only in southern Arizona and central, southern and coastal Texas. Its distribution is closely linked to the availability of carrion. Throughout its range, thecaracara is associated with open habitats...
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D. H. Ellis, D.G. Smith, W.H. Whaley, Catherine H. Ellis
Movements of translocated wolves in Minnesota Movements of translocated wolves in Minnesota
No abstract available.
Authors
S. H. Fritts, W.J. Paul, L.D. Mech
Sex specificity of behavioral dominance and fasting endurance in wintering canvasbacks: Experimental results Sex specificity of behavioral dominance and fasting endurance in wintering canvasbacks: Experimental results
Hand-reared canvasbacks (Aythya valisineria) of varying sex ratios were maintained in pens during winter 1980-81 (3M-3F, 6M-0F, 0M-6F) and winter 1981-82 (4M-2F, 2M-4F) and fed two diets (control and stress). They were observed during feeding trials to determine intrasexual and intersexual aggressive activity. There was little evidence that either diet or sex ratio affected the total...
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Matthew C. Perry, J.D. Nichols, M.J. Conroy, H.H. Obrecht, B. Kenneth Williams
Effects of krenite® brush control agent (fosamine ammonium) on embryonic development in mallards and bobwhite Effects of krenite® brush control agent (fosamine ammonium) on embryonic development in mallards and bobwhite
Fosamine ammonium (Krenite®) is a highly water-soluble carbamoylphosphonate herbicide used to control woody brush. It has been reported to be teratogenic to avian embryos following spray application of the eggs. The embryotoxic and teratogenic potential of Krenite was examined in mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) and bobwhite (Colinus virginianus). At 96 h of development, eggs were briefly...
Authors
D. J. Hoffman
[Book review] Hoffmeister, D. F. Mammals of Arizona [Book review] Hoffmeister, D. F. Mammals of Arizona
No abstract available.
Authors
A. L. Gardner
[Book review] A field guide to the birds of Hawaii and the tropical Pacific by H. Douglas Pratt, Phillip L. Bruner, and Delwyn G. Berrett [Book review] A field guide to the birds of Hawaii and the tropical Pacific by H. Douglas Pratt, Phillip L. Bruner, and Delwyn G. Berrett
No abstract available.
Authors
R. B. Clapp