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Evolving perspectives on urban wildlife and their implications for policy-making in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Date
2020
Author
Kumar, Pooja
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
This research explores how apparent challenges to good urban wildlife conservation and management in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada...
Thesis Supervisor
Silva-Opps, Marina
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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PUBLISHED
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A comprehensive evaluation of stress in horses during therapeutic riding sessions
Date
2019
Author
Carr, Larissa
Genre
Honours
Abstract
In order to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of stress in horses during therapeutic riding sessions, both observable behavioural indicators and...
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Exploring the effects of land-cover configuration, body size and trophic diversity on the avifauna richness of Prince Edward Island, Canada
Source
Open Journal of Ecology
Date
2019
Author
Silva-Opps, Marina; Mailhiot, Joshua; Opps, Sheldon B.; Sanchez, Javier
Genre
Journal Article
Volume
9
Issue
07
Start Page
216
DOI
10.4236/oje.2019.97018
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PUBLISHED
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A parasitological study of the red fox (vulpes vulpes) with a citizen science approach for describing red foxes on Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date
2018
Author
Robbins, William T.
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
The red fox (Vulpes vulpes) has been described as the widest distributed member of the Order Carnivora and is capable of inhabiting both natural...
Thesis Supervisor
Silva-Opps, Marina; Opps, Sheldon
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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PUBLISHED
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Survey of shrew (family: Soricidae) species and distribution in eastern Prince Edward Island
Date
2018
Author
Gustafson, Leigh
Genre
Honours
Abstract
Historical records suggest five shrew species exist on Prince Edward Island (PEI), including Sorex cinereus, Blarina brevicauda. Sorexfumeus, Sorex...
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University of Prince Edward Island
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Movement patterns, home range and den site selection of urban red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) on Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date
2016
Author
Lambe, Hailey J.
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
The opportunistic and adaptable nature of red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) in terms of habitat, diet and movement patterns, has contributed to their vast...
Thesis Supervisor
Silva-Opps, Marina; Opps, Sheldon
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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PUBLISHED
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Title
Home range and habitat selection of a reintroduced African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) pack in a small South African game reserve
Source
African Journal of Wildlife Research
Date
2015
Author
Jenkins, Eva; Silva-Opps, Marina; Opps, Sheldon B.; Perrin, Michael R.
Genre
Journal Article
Abstract
The African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) is an endangered species and South Africa has only one remaining viable population. Reintroduction of this...
Volume
45
Issue
2
Start Page
233
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.3957/056.045.0233
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Title
Writing toward a scientific identity
Subtitle
Shifting from prescriptive to reflective writing in undergraduate biology
Source
Journal of College Science Teaching
Date
2015
Author
Otfinowski, Rafael; Silva-Opps, Marina
Genre
Journal Article
Volume
45
Issue
2
Start Page
19
DOI
10.2505/4/jcst15_045_02_19
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The relationship between humans and urban foxes on Prince Edward Island
Date
2015
Author
Martin, Kristine
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
This study examines the relationship between humans and urban foxes living in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. In recent years colloquial...
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Silva-Opps, Marina
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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PUBLISHED
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Title
Distribution and movement patterns of African wild dogs and Red Foxes in relation to habitat structure and anthropogenic influence
Date
2011
Author
Jenkins, Eva Christine
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
Diversity and spread of habitat types (i.e. heterogeneity) within a landscape have important implications for the distribution of resources (e.g....
Thesis Supervisor
Silva, Marina; Opps, Sheldon
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9780494822548
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Habitat use and home range size of red foxes in Prince Edward Island (Canada) based on snow-tracking and radio-telemetry data
Source
Central European Journal of Biology
Date
2009
Author
Silva, Marina; Johnson, Karen M.; Opps, Sheldon B.
Genre
Journal Article
Abstract
There is a lack of information regarding the ecology and behaviour of red foxes that can be used to elaborate effective management programs for...
Volume
4
Issue
2
Start Page
229
DOI
10.2478/s11535-008-0061-2
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Title
The conservation value of hedgerows for small mammals in Prince Edward Island, Canada
Source
American Midland Naturalist
Date
2008
Author
Silva, Marina; Prince, Mary Ellen
Genre
Journal Article
Volume
159
Issue
1
Start Page
110
DOI
10.1674/0003-0031(2008)159[110:tcvohf]2.0.co;2
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The effects of landscape structure and body size on the species richness and occurrence of breeding birds on Prince Edward Island
Date
2007
Author
Mailhiot, Joshua Douglas Ony
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
The primary goal of this thesis was to examine the effects of landscape structure, body size, latitude and longitude on the species richness and...
Thesis Supervisor
Silva, Marina
ISBN
9780494321034
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Title
Small mammals in agricultural landscapes of Prince Edward Island (Canada)
Subtitle
effects of habitat characteristics at three different spatial scales
Source
Biological Conservation
Date
2005
Author
Silva, Marina; Hartling, L.; Opps, Sheldon B.
Genre
Journal Article
Abstract
We examined the influence of habitat characteristics at the microhabitat, macrohabitat, and landscape spatial scales on small mammals occurring in...
Volume
126
Issue
4
Start Page
556
DOI
10.1016/j.biocon.2005.07.007
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Title
Abundance and species richness of shrews within forested habitats on Prince Edward Island
Source
American Midland Naturalist
Date
2004
Author
Hartling, L.; Silva, Marina
Genre
Journal Article
Abstract
Little is known about the small mammalian fauna of Prince Edward Island (Canada), particularly shrews. Although historical data indicate the...
Volume
151
Issue
2
Start Page
399
DOI
10.1674/0003-0031(2004)151[0399:aasros]2.0.co;2
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Title
The effects of habitat fragmentation on amphibian species richness of Prince Edward Island
Source
Canadian Journal of Zoology
Date
2003
Author
Silva, Marina; Hartling, L. A.; Field, S. A.; Teather, Kevin L.
Genre
Journal Article
Abstract
We surveyed 11 forest remnants and their adjacent ponds to assess the species richness of amphibians on Prince Edward Island, Canada. By combining...
Volume
81
Issue
4
Start Page
563
DOI
10.1139/z03-038
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Title
Testing models of biological scaling with mammalian population densities
Source
Canadian Journal of Zoology / Revue Canadienne De Zoologie
Date
2003
Author
Dobson, F. S.; Zinner, B.; Silva, Marina
Genre
Journal Article
Abstract
Two hypotheses have been suggested to explain the form of interspecific scaling of organismal characteristics to body size, such as the well-known...
Volume
81
Issue
5
Start Page
844
DOI
10.1139/z03-060
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Title
The response of small mammals to habitat characteristics at different spatial scales
Date
2003
Author
Hartling, Leslie Ann
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
The primary goal of this research was to investigate how small mammals use and interact with characteristics of their habitat, at various spatial...
Thesis Supervisor
Silva-Opps, Marina
ISBN
9780612823945
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Title
On the determinants of census area
Subtitle
implications for mammalian macroecological patterns
Source
Global Ecology and Biogeography
Date
2002
Author
Prince, M. E.; Silva, Marina
Genre
Journal Article
Abstract
The aim of this study was to examine the effects of various biological factors such as body mass, trophic level, climate and geography on census...
Volume
11
Issue
5
Start Page
401
DOI
10.1046/j.1466-822x.2002.00292.x
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Title
Distribution and abundance of amphibians in Prince Edward Island
Source
Parks Canada-Technical Reports in Ecosystem Science
Date
2001
Author
Silva, Marina; Teather, Kevin L.; Field, S. A.; Hartling, L. A.
Genre
Report
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91p.

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