Search for dissertations about: "Animal ethology"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 swedish dissertations containing the words Animal ethology.

  2. 1. Morality Beyond Humanity : Schopenhauer, Grysanowski, and Schweitzer on Animal Ethics

    Author : Monica Libell; Avdelningen för idé- och lärdomshistoria; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Djurs etologi och psykologi; Animal ethology and psychology; Morallära; Moral science; Vetenskapshistoria; History of science; history of medicine; antivivisection; Schweitzer; Grysanowski; Schopenhauer; Germany; animal rights; animal ethics; animal welfare;

    Abstract : The study examines the character and development of the animal ethical ideas of three German thinkers: Arthur Schopenhauer, Ernst Grysanowski, and Albert Schweitzer. By situating them in their cultural and intellectual context, the study explores the differing meanings of their ethical views of animals and seeks to answer the question of how their ideas can be explained historically. READ MORE

  4. 2. Tail biting and feather pecking : using genomics and ethology to explore motivational backgrounds

    Author : Emma Brunberg; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : It is well known that abnormal animal behaviour is affected by both environment and genetics. This thesis aimed to use behavioural observations as well as gene expression measurements to explore how animals that perform and receive tail biting (pigs) and feather pecking (laying hens) differ from individuals that are not involved in these behaviours. READ MORE

  5. 3. Harbour seals (Phoca Vitulina) and tourists in Iceland : Who´s watching who?

    Author : Sandra Granquist; Anders Angerbjörn; Tom Arnbom; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Animal Ecology; zooekologi; etologi; Ethology;

    Abstract : Wildlife tourism is at the moment a fast growing sector in the tourism industry. Therefore, there is a need for balancing the protecting of wildlife with the right of tourists and operators to use nature as a resource. Mutual exchange and acceptance of research results between biological- and tourism research has until recently been scarce. READ MORE

  6. 4. Attacking predators and fleeing prey : detection, escape and targeting behaviour in birds

    Author : Ulrika Kaby; Innes Cuthill; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : zoology; ethology; birds; animal behaviour;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to further our understanding of predator and prey behaviour and decision making in different attack situations. The thesis deals with escape strategies, predator detection ability and prey targeting behaviour. READ MORE

  7. 5. Mechanistic aspects of host plant preference in butterflies

    Author : Alexander Schäpers; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; zoologisk ekologi; Animal Ecology; etologi; Ethology; zoologi; Zoology;

    Abstract : Searching and locating resources is essential for survival. In herbivorous insects search behavior is conducted on several scales, requiring input and integration of information from different sensory modalities. READ MORE