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Use of artificial nests to investigate predation on freshwater turtle nests

, 2002
Habitat fragmentation has raised concerns that populations of generalist predators have increased and are affecting a diverse group of prey. Previous research has included the use of artificial nests to investigate the role of predation on birds that ...
DeGraaf, R. M., Litvaitis, John A., Marchand, M. A., Maier, T. J.   +3 more
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Nest-site characteristics of Rufous Hornero (Furnarius rufus) across its distribution as reported by citizen scientists

El Hornero
Nests provide a secure place for eggs and offspring, offer camouflage and defense against predators, and can also help moderate the microenvironment.
Lucia Mentesana, Nico M. Adreani
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National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence: Initial Report [PDF]

, 2019
A brief report summarizing the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence's activities, meetings, relationships with the U.S.
National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (U.S.)
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Differences in the niches of keratin/chitin feeding moths (Lepidoptera: Tineidae) in bird nests in central Japan

European Journal of Entomology, 2019
Some moth larvae feed not on plants but on keratin and/or chitin produced by animals. These substances are polymers and are commonly found in bird nests as feathers and raptor pellets.
Hiroaki SATO, Yoshitsugu NASU, Shiro MURAHAMA, Hiroyuki MATSUMURO, Keisuke UEDA   +4 more
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Quantifying the relative predation pressure on bumblebee nests by the European badger (Meles meles) using artificial nests (article) [PDF]

, 2020
Bumblebee populations are declining. Factors that impact the size and success of colonies act either by limiting resource availability (bottom-up regulation) or by causing mortality e.g.
R Cox (9880475), J Osborne (7614722), B Roberts (9890480)   +2 more
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Quail eggs in artificial nests change their coloration when exposed to ambient conditions: implication for studies on nest predation. [PDF]

PeerJ, 2021
Liñan Cembrano G, Castro M, Amat JA, Perez A, Rendón MÁ, Ramo C.   +5 more
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Effect of Feathers as Nest Insulation on Incubation Behavior and Reproductive Performance of Tree Swallows (\u3cem\u3eTachycineta bicolor\u3c/em\u3e) [PDF]

, 1995
Many species of birds line their nests with feathers, presumably because of the insulative qualities of feathers and because feathers may act as a barrier between nest parasites and nestlings.
Faro, Christine A, Bosman, Ruth M, Houtteman, Stephen G, Kluisza, Timothy S, Lombardo, Michael P   +4 more
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Nesting habitat characteristics and predation patterns in the European pond turtle Emys orbicularis (L., 1758): Implications for management and conservation measures

Global Ecology and Conservation
Integrating knowledge regarding habitat characteristics and animal behaviour into conservation programs has the potential to impact the results of management and conservation efforts.
Mirko Liuzzo, Arianna Spada, Chiara Facca, Stefano Borella, Stefano Malavasi   +4 more
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A Comparison of Predation Rates on Real and Artificial Nests of Grassland Birds [PDF]

, 1998
I compared rates of predation between real and artificial nests of grassland birds in order to test the impact of nest type, nest position, and egg size on predation rates.
Davison, William B.
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Nest architecture of group-living wasps Microstigmus (Hymenoptera: Sphecidae): role of the pedicel as a defense against ants

Revista de Biología Tropical, 1998
The nest pedicel of a social sphecid wasp Microstigmus nr. thripoctenus plays an important role in protecting the brood against ant predators, as inferred from data on artificial nests.
Gretthehun G. Grajales, Willian T. Wcislo   +1 more
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