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The use of kestrels in toxicology The use of kestrels in toxicology
Various species of kestrels have become important bioindicators of environmental quality and test species for comparative toxicology in captivity. At least 7 species of kestrels have been used to document the presence of environmental contamination primarily organochlorines and metals, in at least 15 countries. Captive kestrels have been used in studies involving a wide variety of...
Authors
Stanley N. Wiemeyer, J.L. Lincer
Analysis of survival data from telemetry projects Analysis of survival data from telemetry projects
Telemetry is an increasingly popular method for studying animal movements and habitat use. Telemetry provides a means for studying survival and causes of mortality. This paper describes some statistical techniques which can provide valid estimates of survival rates based on data from telemetry studies.
Authors
C.M. Bunck
Wetlands and waterbird conservation Wetlands and waterbird conservation
No abstract available.
Authors
M.A. Howe
Environmental pollutant and necropsy data for ospreys from the eastern United States, 1975-1982 Environmental pollutant and necropsy data for ospreys from the eastern United States, 1975-1982
Twenty-three ospreys (Pandion haliaetus) found dead or moribund in the eastern United States during 1975–1982 were necropsied and selected tissues were analyzed for organo-chlorines and metals. Major causes or factors contributing to death were trauma, impact injuries, and emaciation. DDE was detected in 96% of the osprey carcasses, DDD in 65%, DDT and heptachlor epoxide in 13%, dieldrin
Authors
Stanley N. Wiemeyer, Shelia K. Schmeling, Allen Anderson
Effects of feeding and fasting on wolf blood and urine characteristics Effects of feeding and fasting on wolf blood and urine characteristics
Feeding and fasting trials were conducted with 2 groups (A and B) of 4 gray wolves (Canis lupus) each during January 1980. The groups were fed for 9 days and fasted for 10 days in a cross-over design. Blood and urine samples and weight data were collected every 2-3 days during each trial. Hemoglobin (Hb) concentrations, red blood cell (RBC) counts, and hematocrits (HCT) were elevated in...
Authors
Glenn D. DelGiudice, Ulysses S. Seal, L. David Mech
Protecting endangered forest birds in Hawaii: The development of a conservation strategy Protecting endangered forest birds in Hawaii: The development of a conservation strategy
No abstract available.
Authors
J. M. Scott, C. B. Kepler, P. Stine, H. Little, K. Taketa
Cave gate designs for use in protecting endangered bats Cave gate designs for use in protecting endangered bats
No abstract available.
Authors
Donald H. White, J.T. Seginak
Nest-box use by prothonotary warblers (Protonotaria citrea) in riverine habitat Nest-box use by prothonotary warblers (Protonotaria citrea) in riverine habitat
No abstract available.
Authors
L. J. Petit, W. James Fleming, K.E. Petit, D. R. Petit
Relationship of deer and moose populations to previous winters' snow Relationship of deer and moose populations to previous winters' snow
(1) Linear regression was used to relate snow accumulation during single and consecutive winters with white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) fawn:doe ratios, moose (Alces alces) twinning rates and calf:cow ratios, and annual changes in deer and moose populations. Significant relationships were found between snow accumulation during individual winters and these dependent variables...
Authors
L.D. Mech, R.E. McRoberts, R. O. Peterson, R.E. Page