Abstract Unsustainable hunting practices can alter population dynamics, driving biodiversity declines, which leads to ‘empty forests’. Understanding hunting behaviour, including motivations for hunting and relationships with market drivers, and access to hunting grounds are important to develop affirmative policies to stem biodiversity loss.
Natasha L. M. Mannion +6 more
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Analyses of Victorian hog deer (axis porcinus) checking station data: demographics, body condition and time of harvest [PDF]
This report looks into the sustainability and health of deer within Victoria\u27s regional areas. Hog Deer (Axis porcinus) are a popular and highly valued game species in Victoria, with licensed hunters permitted to harvest one male and one female ...
Andrea R. Brumley +2 more
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Understanding the molecular basis of the strength differences in skins used in leather manufacture : a dissertation presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand [PDF]
Although skin structure and its physical properties have been extensively studied, little research has been devoted to understanding the links between them.
Naffa, Rafea Mustafa
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Some love them, others hate them: Understanding farmers' tree planting decisions in Scotland
Abstract Agroforestry is increasingly recognized as a sustainable agricultural land use system with potential to sequester carbon, create and repair habitats, enhance biodiversity and offer environmental and socio‐economic benefits, including improved agricultural productivity.
Albert Mvula, Katrin Prager, Josie Geris
wiley +1 more source
Rapid Simulation of Unprocessed DEER Decay Data for Protein Fold Prediction [PDF]
Diego del Alamo +5 more
openalex +1 more source
Wild meat consumption in changing rural landscapes of Indonesian Borneo
Abstract Wild meat can play a crucial role in the food system of rural communities residing near tropical forests. Yet, socio‐ecological changes across tropical landscapes are impacting the patterns and sustainability of meat consumption. To understand the prevalence, frequency and drivers of wild meat, domestic meat and fish consumption in this ...
Katie L. Spencer +12 more
wiley +1 more source
This research examines the social construction of animals by a rural Allegheny culture using a linguistic approach based on estimating the set of attributes associated with the words they used to describe animals.
Lawson, Helene M +2 more
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Capacity and limitations of US wild meat donation programmes
Abstract Historically, sharing of wild harvests to facilitate food security followed concepts of kin selection and reciprocal altruism. However, cultural shifts have reduced access to foods for some populations in modern times. Cultural altruism through sustainably harvested wild meat donation programmes (WDPs) can reduce food and nutritional ...
David S. Mason +4 more
wiley +1 more source
Tissue Distribution of Hantavirus Antigen in Naturally Infected Humans and Deer Mice [PDF]
W. Green +8 more
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