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Wildlife tours in Australia: characteristics, the place of science and sustainable futures [PDF]
Wildlife tourism is one of the fastest growing tourism sectors worldwide. Across the world the number of tourists seeking close interaction with wildlife in their natural environment is growing.
David Newsome +5 more
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The Escalating Effects of Wildlife Tourism on Human–Wildlife Conflict
Human–wildlife conflict is a barrier to achieving sustainable biodiversity conservation and community development in protected areas. Tourism is often regarded as a tool to mitigate such conflict.
Qingming Cui, Yuejia Ren, Honggang Xu
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Evaluation of an Oral Vaccination Program to Control Raccoon Rabies in a Suburbanized Landscape
We evaluated the efficacy of an oral rabies vaccination (ORV) program conducted in Erie County, New York, from July through September, 2002–2005. Ingress of the raccoon (Procyon lotor) rabies variant first occurred along the southern border of Erie ...
Jason R. Boulanger +4 more
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Estimating Relative Distribution of Raccoons, Opossums, Skunks, and Foxes Using Animal Control Data
We used indices of animal control reports per capita and areas of land covers to assess the relative habitat-use of raccoons (Procyon lotor), opossums (Didelphis virginiana), skunks (Spilogale putorius and Mephitis mephitis), and foxes (Vulpes vulpes and
Christine Klinkowski-Clark +5 more
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Presented at the 8th international congress for wildlife and livelihoods on private and communal lands: livestock, tourism, and spirit, that was held on September 7-12, 2014 in Estes Park, Colorado.The National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC) is the ...
International Wildlife Ranching Symposium, producer +1 more
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Driver Knowledge, Beliefs, and Attitudes About Deer–Vehicle Collisions in Southern Michigan
Deer–vehicle collisions (DVCs) are one of the most frequent and costly human– wildlife conflict throughout the range of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus).
Alix Marcoux, Shawn J. Riley
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Refinement of Biomarker Pentosidine Methodology for use on Aging Birds
There is no reliable method for determining age for most species of long-lived birds. Recent success using the skin chemical pentosidine as a biomarker has shown promise as an aging tool for birds.
Crissa K. Cooey +5 more
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Developing Bird-Strike Risk Assessment Models for Open-Water Restorations
Mineral extraction sites that are restored to open water can increase bird-strike risk if they are planned near airports. This can generate conflict between the minerals industry and safeguarding authorities.
Justin D. Hart +2 more
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Biodegradable and Edible Milli‐Fluidic Logic Circuits
Fully biodegradable and edible fluidic circuits are developed using gelatin‐based valves that operate at low pressure. Logic gates, a one‐bit memory, and a ring oscillator are demonstrated, showing that biodegradable materials can perform computation and control.
Shuhang Zhang +3 more
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This review summarizes moisture‐adaptive strategies that enable triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) to operate across diverse moisture conditions. It examines moisture‐management methods, including exclusion, directional transport, removal, and utilization, with charge‐regulation approaches based on interfacial, dielectric, and structural engineering.
Junzhe Gan +4 more
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