Wildlife generally means non-domesticated animals that are large enough to see. It does not usually include microfauna or ranched animals.
Adapting the definition used by the ODP, Wildlife Ecology is a branch of science dealing with the interrelationships of wildlife with their own species and other animals, and with their nonliving environment. These relationships include physiological responses of individuals, structure and dynamics of populations, interactions among species, organization of biological communities, and processing of energy and matter in ecosystems.
However, as a science, Wildlife Ecology generally excludes fish and fisheries. Fisheries Ecology has developed its own tradition and methodology. The distinction of course is a convention.
Wildlife Management is included here because in practice, management is generally (though not invariably) based on ecological principles and knowledge. However it often incorporates an additional component of human interaction: it has been described as "a triad that includes habitat, people, and animals, and the interactions that occur between them" (See also: http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/whc/Krausman.html.
| Australian Wildlife - The site, updated regularly, provides current information about Australian wildlife including well-researched articles, the latest news in the papers and scientific press, and reviews of recent books and CD's. Topical issues are thrown open for input from visitors and questions about any aspect of Australian are answered.
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| Wildlife Ecology - Study of the distribution and reproductive status of grassland birds with respect to condition of grassland habitat in Virginia.
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| K-State Research and Extension Library: Wildlife Management Library - Publications and videos on management and control of nuisance animals and birds; also information on desireable wildlife and fish farming.
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| The WILD Foundation - The International Wilderness Leadership (WILD) Foundation supports the protection and appropriate use of critical wilderness areas, wildland values and endangered wildlife throughout the world.
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| California Inland Invertebrate Work Group (CaIIWG) - The CaIIWG is a group of individuals from the academic, public, private, and regulatory sectors whose purpose is to foster communication of technical information related to the ecology, distribution, and management of California's inland invertebrates.
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| Delta Waterfowl Foundation - Delta is an independent, non-profit, waterfowl conservation organization. Delta's mission is to promote sustainable waterfowl populations for the enjoyment of future generations.
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| Western Section of The Wildlife Society - Group of professionals in all areas of wildlife ecology, conservation, and management from California, Nevada, Hawaii, and the Pacific Islands.
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| Elephant Satellite Tracking in Malaysia - One of the tasks handled is to help landowners reduce crop damage caused by wildlife. Elephants can cause great damage to plantations. To reduce that damage, DWNP has developed an elephant trans-location program.
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| Program for the Conservation of Arctic flora and Fauna - Established to address the special needs of Arctic species and their habitats in the rapidly developing Arctic region. It forms a program of the Arctic Environmental Protection Strategy (AEPS).
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| Predation Politics - Conditioned taste aversion (CTA) and its uses in wildlife management problems.
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| Olympia Forest Science Laboratory - Wildlife Ecology Team - Their research focuses on ecology, management, and conservation of sensitive wildlife species.
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| Traditional Ecological Knowledge of Beluga Whales - A system of understanding one's environment. It is built over generations, as people depend on the land and sea for their food, materials, and culture.
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| Predator Project: Saving a Place for America's Predators - Predator protection, wildland protection, grassroots advocacy, non-profit organization located in Bozeman, Montana.
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| National Wildlife Refuge System - Detailed information on all aspects of refuge management in the USA. (US Fish & Wildlife Service)
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| Time, points and space: Analysis of wildlife data in GIS - Dissertation by Stephan Imfeld (Universität Zürich).
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| The Spotting Scope Newsletter - Information on new developments in nongame wildlife in Michigan (USA).
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| Disease Ecology - A forum for the discussion of the population ecology of disease in wildlife.
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| Atlantic Cooperative Wildlife Ecology Research Network - Regional research network focused on wildlife ecology in the marine, coastal and terrestrial ecosystems of Atlantic Canada.
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| North American Amphibian Monitoring Program - Seeking volunteers around the country to assist in gathering data on salamanders and frogs. Part of the DAPTF (Declining Amphibian Populations Task Force).
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| Arizona Game and Fish - Wildlife Conservation - Studies and surveys on Arizona wildlife and their management, information about management programs, and related topics. Topics include elk, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, black bear, and other desert fauna in different habitats.
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| Bear Research, Education, and Conservation Program, Washington State University - Mission statement, description and photos of research activities, donor information, and other topics.
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| Redwood Sciences Laboratory Wildlife Research Publications - Papers from the Pacific Southwest Research Station of the USDA Forest Service.
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| Wildlife Research - A journal for publication on all aspects of conservation and management of wild vertebrates.
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| Ecology and Conservation of the Carnivore Community in a Tropical Dry Forest of Mexico - An intensive study of this component of the forest's biodiversity, including jaguars (Panthera onca), pumas (Puma concolor), ocelots (Leopardus pardalis), and pygmy skunks (Spilogale pygmaea).
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| Common Ground: The Case of Seasonally Inundated Cropland - A cost effective way to provide more waterfowl migration habitat may be to use seasonally inundated cropland for this purpose. The seasonal strategy could provide habitat for geese and ducks during the spring and fall migration periods, and the land could be farmed during the cropping season.
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| Millennium Wildlife Sciences - Promotes non-lethal wildlife management. Information about the Black Bear Sterilization Project, mission statement, contact information, and donation form.
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| Resource Development-Wildlife - Links to relevant resources on the impact and mitigation of human activities on wildlife. From the Department of Renewable Resources, University of Alberta.
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| Deer Management Advisory Service - Information on deer management in Scotland.
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| Environmental-Studies.de - Includes information about worldwide GPS tracking research projects on wildlife.
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| Managing African Elephant Populations - Discusses the problem of increasing elephant populations in some parts of Africa and gives the results of a recent expert consultation on control of wild elephant populations.
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