MONITORING SURVIVAL OF YOUNG IN UNGULATES: A CASE STUDY WITH ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK

作者: Nyeema Charmaine Harris

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关键词: Cervus elaphusMedicinePopulationBirth dateGeneral surgery

摘要: Abstract…………………………………………………………………………… ii Dedication………………………………………………………………………… iii Acknowledgements………………………………………………………………. iv List of Contents…………………………………………………………………... v Tables……………………………………………………………………... vi Figures…………………………………………………………………….. vii Chapter 1. Introduction ………………………………………………………… 1 Literature Cited……………………………………………………………. 3 2. Ungulate population demography and dynamics from age ratios Abstract……………………………………………………………………. Introduction………………………………………………………………... 2 Methods Matrix Construction………………………………………………… 4 Relative Importance Vital Rates…………………………………. 5 Stochastic Projections………………………………………………. 6 Results Rate Importance………………………………………………. 8 Calf:Cow Ratios Population Dynamics……..………………….. Discussion…………………………………………………………………. 9 Management Implications…………………………………………………. 13

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