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The effects of petroleum hydrocarbons on aquatic birds The effects of petroleum hydrocarbons on aquatic birds
No abstract available.
Authors
M. P. Dieter
Trumpeter swan, Cygnus buccinator Richardson Trumpeter swan, Cygnus buccinator Richardson
No abstract available.
Authors
W.E. Banko, A.W. Schorger
Whooping crane studies at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center Whooping crane studies at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
No abstract available.
Authors
R.C. Erickson
Wildlife diseases: philosophical considerations Wildlife diseases: philosophical considerations
Wildlife diseases are studied because of their adverse impact on human health, agriculture, or wildlife conservation. Viewpoints from these three major areas of concern are not always compatible, yet the ecological nature of disease makes it essential that each is recognized and understood. Within wildlife agencies, resistance or apathy toward controlling wildlife disease arises because...
Authors
M. Friend
A comparison of observer and camera counts of desert bighorn sheep A comparison of observer and camera counts of desert bighorn sheep
No abstract available at this time
Authors
C. L. Douglas
A history of North American hawkwatching A history of North American hawkwatching
No abstract available.
Authors
C.S. Robbins
A numerical analysis of bid distributions in sealed tender markets A numerical analysis of bid distributions in sealed tender markets
No abstract available.
Authors
Emil D. Attanasi, S.R. Johnson, D.R. Kamerschen
Current techniques in the study of elusive wilderness carnivores Current techniques in the study of elusive wilderness carnivores
No abstract available.
Authors
L.D. Mech
Distribution and density of bird species hazardous to aircraft Distribution and density of bird species hazardous to aircraft
Only in the past 5 years has it become feasible to map the relative abundance of North American birds. Two programs presently under way and a third that is in the experimental phase are making possible the up-to-date mapping of abundance as well as distribution. A fourth program that has been used successfully in Europe and on a small scale in parts of North America yields detailed...
Authors
C.S. Robbins
Enhancing bass production by the use of fish toxicants Enhancing bass production by the use of fish toxicants
Abstract not submitted to date
Authors
R.M. Burress
Fish diseases and parasites Fish diseases and parasites
No abstract available at this time
Authors
J. Plumb, G. L. Hoffman