Abstracts » Zoology and wildlife conservation

Structural equation modeling for observational studies

Article Abstract:

Structural equation modeling (SEM) is collection of procedures where biologists can evaluate complex hypotheses against multivariate data. Few example applications of SEM, one involving interactions among lynx, mongooses and rabbits and the second involving anuran species richness, are illustrated.

Public affairs, Social aspects, Behavior, Bayesian statistical decision theory, Bayesian analysis, Mongooses, Social behavior in animals, Animal social behavior, Rabbits, Lynx, Lynxes, Animal social behaviour

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Cover pole design for easy transport, assembly, and field use

Article Abstract:

A study was carried out to ascertain the success of using cover poles to measure vegetation in wildlife and livestock management. Results showed that cover poles were convenient as a single person could carry out the entire operation.

Wildlife management, Vegetation management

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Design and analysis of resource selection studies for categorical resource variables

Article Abstract:

Prior literature published on current status of design and analytics used for assessing animal resource variable analysis are compared.

Evaluation, Comparative analysis, Animal models in research, Animal research models, Resource partitioning (Ecology)

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