Habitat Distribution, Habitat Characteristics And Behaviour Of The Black Giant Squirrel (Ratufa Bicolor Penangensis) In Penang Island

The Black Giant Squirrel (Ratufa bicolor penangensis) is listed as a totally protected species under the Malaysian Wildlife Conservation of Act (2010) and classified as protected species under the international law such as IUCN by the loss of its habitat. A study on the Black Giant Squirrel’s distri...

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Main Author:	Kasim, Najwa
Format:	Thesis
Language:	English
Published:	2012
Subjects:	QH1 Natural history (General - Including nature conservation geographical distribution)
Online Access:	http://eprints.usm.my/44863/1/NAJWA%20BINTI%20KASIM.pdf
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spelling	my-usm-ep.448632019-07-04T07:44:37Z Habitat Distribution, Habitat Characteristics And Behaviour Of The Black Giant Squirrel (Ratufa Bicolor Penangensis) In Penang Island 2012-06 Kasim, Najwa QH1 Natural history (General - Including nature conservation, geographical distribution) The Black Giant Squirrel (Ratufa bicolor penangensis) is listed as a totally protected species under the Malaysian Wildlife Conservation of Act (2010) and classified as protected species under the international law such as IUCN by the loss of its habitat. A study on the Black Giant Squirrel’s distribution, habitat selection, daily movement and behaviour was conducted in Penang Island, from January 2008 to October 2009, to obtain baseline information for the species. Surveys on habitat distribution and habitat characteristics such as latitude, longitude, elevation, tree height, and Girth at Breast Height (GBH) were measured and recorded. Land use map was generated to analyse the squirrel’s habitat locations by using remote sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS). 2012-06 Thesis http://eprints.usm.my/44863/ http://eprints.usm.my/44863/1/NAJWA%20BINTI%20KASIM.pdf application/pdf en public masters Universiti Sains Malaysia Pusat Pengajian Sains Kajihayat
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description	The Black Giant Squirrel (Ratufa bicolor penangensis) is listed as a totally protected species under the Malaysian Wildlife Conservation of Act (2010) and classified as protected species under the international law such as IUCN by the loss of its habitat. A study on the Black Giant Squirrel’s distribution, habitat selection, daily movement and behaviour was conducted in Penang Island, from January 2008 to October 2009, to obtain baseline information for the species. Surveys on habitat distribution and habitat characteristics such as latitude, longitude, elevation, tree height, and Girth at Breast Height (GBH) were measured and recorded. Land use map was generated to analyse the squirrel’s habitat locations by using remote sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS).
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author	Kasim, Najwa
author_facet	Kasim, Najwa
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title	Habitat Distribution, Habitat Characteristics And Behaviour Of The Black Giant Squirrel (Ratufa Bicolor Penangensis) In Penang Island
title_short	Habitat Distribution, Habitat Characteristics And Behaviour Of The Black Giant Squirrel (Ratufa Bicolor Penangensis) In Penang Island
title_full	Habitat Distribution, Habitat Characteristics And Behaviour Of The Black Giant Squirrel (Ratufa Bicolor Penangensis) In Penang Island
title_fullStr	Habitat Distribution, Habitat Characteristics And Behaviour Of The Black Giant Squirrel (Ratufa Bicolor Penangensis) In Penang Island
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title_sort	habitat distribution, habitat characteristics and behaviour of the black giant squirrel (ratufa bicolor penangensis) in penang island
granting_institution	Universiti Sains Malaysia
granting_department	Pusat Pengajian Sains Kajihayat
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Habitat Distribution, Habitat Characteristics And Behaviour Of The Black Giant Squirrel (Ratufa Bicolor Penangensis) In Penang Island

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