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Food preferences of rabbits Oryctolagus cuniculus L. at Holkham sand dunes, Norfolk.

Published online: 01 Jan 1977

Authors: Bhadresa, R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The proportion of leaf epidermis of 20 plant species in rabbit faecal pellets collected from Holkham sand dunes was compared with the proportions of t...

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Selection of heather by captive red grouse in relation to the age of the plant.

Published online: 01 Jan 1973

Authors: Moss, R. & Miller, G. R. & Allen, S. E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A method for measuring food preference of captive red grouse (Lagopus lagopus scoticus) is described. Selection from heather (Calluna vulgaris) of dif...

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Crop domestication creates a refuge from parasitism for a native moth.

Published online: 07 Feb 2007

Authors: Chen, Y. H. & Welter, S. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Insect herbivores are generally more abundant in agroecosystems than in natural ecosystems. One possible cause is that artificial selection of crop pl...

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The proximity of rapeseed fields influences levels of forest damage by red deer.

Published online: 28 Aug 2022

Authors: Jarnemo, A. & Widén, A. & Månsson, J. & Felton, A. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Deer can show transitional use between agricultural fields and forests for foraging and shelter. Such transitional use may affect forest damage as nut...

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Diet selection by domestic goats in relation to blackbrush twig chemistry.

Published online: 09 Apr 1985

Authors: Provenza, F. D. & Malechek, J. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The production of current season growth by Coleogyne ramosissima was determined by length measurement in Sept. when the twigs were dormant. Percentage...

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Aphid predation by Harpalus rufipes (Degeer) (Coleoptera: Carabidae) in the laboratory and field.

Published online: 01 Jan 1983

Authors: Loughridge, A. H. & Luff, M. L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The ability of Harpalus rufipes (Deg.) to feed on aphids was studied in the laboratory in the UK and compared with evidence of predation on aphids in ...

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Death detector: using vultures as sentinels to detect carcasses by combining bio-logging and machine learning.

Published online: 21 Jan 2025

Authors: Rast, W. & Portas, R. & Shatumbu, G. I. & Berger, A. & Cloete, C. & Curk, T. & Götz, T. & Aschenborn, O. & Melzheimer, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Bio-logging technologies allow scientists to remotely monitor animal behaviour and the environment. In this study, we used the combination of natural ...

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Bats increased foraging activity at experimental prey patches near hibernacula.

Published online: 16 May 2023

Authors: Frick, W. F. & Dzal, Y. A. & Jonasson, K. A. & Whitby, M. D. & Adams, A. M. & Long, C. & Depue, J. E. & Newman, C. M. & Willis, C. K. R. & Cheng, T. L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

1. Emerging infectious diseases in wildlife can threaten vulnerable host populations. Actions targeting habitat improvements to aid population resilie...

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Using Dartmoor ponies in conservation grazing to reduce Molinia caerulea dominance and encourage germination of Calluna vulgaris in heathland vegetation on Dartmoor, UK.

Published online: 14 May 2022

Authors: Lunt, P. H. & Leigh, J. L. & McNeil, S. A. & Gibb, M. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Conservation Evidence

The increasing dominance of purple moor-grass Molinia caerulea in heathland ecosystems in the UK is of growing concern due to its detrimental impact o...

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NatureScot Research Report 1291 - Review of chough management between populations - a comparison of the biotic and abiotic factors influencing chough populations across the UK and Irish range.

Published online: 13 Nov 2024

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Norfolk, D. & Siriwardena, G.

Content type: Reports

This report provides an update on the status, drivers of change, and management effects concerning the Scottish chough population and other relevant p...

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