Distribution, Methodological Validation And Ecology Of Nocturnal Island Mammals In Peninsular Malaysia

Nocturnal research has developed in recent years, shining more light on the elusive animals that are active at night, and their behaviours. However, more efficient survey designs for nocturnal mammals according to their specific biological needs should be developed, as the commonly used artificial w...

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Main Author: Miard, Priscillia
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: 2020
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spelling my-usm-ep.524422022-04-28T08:25:27Z Distribution, Methodological Validation And Ecology Of Nocturnal Island Mammals In Peninsular Malaysia 2020-11 Miard, Priscillia QH1 Natural history (General - Including nature conservation, geographical distribution) Nocturnal research has developed in recent years, shining more light on the elusive animals that are active at night, and their behaviours. However, more efficient survey designs for nocturnal mammals according to their specific biological needs should be developed, as the commonly used artificial white light harms animals’ eyesight. Therefore, this study was aimed to test different detection methods by using different types of light to spot nocturnal, non-volant mammals and to assess their diversity, distribution and abundance in selected localities in Northern Peninsula Malaysia. Three main species were focused on; Sunda slow lorises (Nycticebus coucang), red giant flying squirrels (Petaurista petaurista), and Sunda colugos (Galeopterus variegatus) with a detailed study on its feeding ecology and behaviour. Night transect surveys were conducted following set, pre-existing paths to assess nocturnal mammal presence and population density. For testing and validating the methodology, night surveys were conducted in Segari Melintang, Perak and Brunei Darussalam. 2020-11 Thesis http://eprints.usm.my/52442/ http://eprints.usm.my/52442/1/Pages%20from%20PRISCILLIA%20MIARD%20-%20TESIS.pdf application/pdf en public phd doctoral Universiti Sains Malaysia Pusat Pengajian Sains Kajihayat
institution Universiti Sains Malaysia
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language English
topic QH1 Natural history (General - Including nature conservation
geographical distribution)
spellingShingle QH1 Natural history (General - Including nature conservation
geographical distribution)
Miard, Priscillia
Distribution, Methodological Validation And Ecology Of Nocturnal Island Mammals In Peninsular Malaysia
description Nocturnal research has developed in recent years, shining more light on the elusive animals that are active at night, and their behaviours. However, more efficient survey designs for nocturnal mammals according to their specific biological needs should be developed, as the commonly used artificial white light harms animals’ eyesight. Therefore, this study was aimed to test different detection methods by using different types of light to spot nocturnal, non-volant mammals and to assess their diversity, distribution and abundance in selected localities in Northern Peninsula Malaysia. Three main species were focused on; Sunda slow lorises (Nycticebus coucang), red giant flying squirrels (Petaurista petaurista), and Sunda colugos (Galeopterus variegatus) with a detailed study on its feeding ecology and behaviour. Night transect surveys were conducted following set, pre-existing paths to assess nocturnal mammal presence and population density. For testing and validating the methodology, night surveys were conducted in Segari Melintang, Perak and Brunei Darussalam.
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qualification_name Doctor of Philosophy (PhD.)
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author Miard, Priscillia
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title Distribution, Methodological Validation And Ecology Of Nocturnal Island Mammals In Peninsular Malaysia
title_short Distribution, Methodological Validation And Ecology Of Nocturnal Island Mammals In Peninsular Malaysia
title_full Distribution, Methodological Validation And Ecology Of Nocturnal Island Mammals In Peninsular Malaysia
title_fullStr Distribution, Methodological Validation And Ecology Of Nocturnal Island Mammals In Peninsular Malaysia
title_full_unstemmed Distribution, Methodological Validation And Ecology Of Nocturnal Island Mammals In Peninsular Malaysia
title_sort distribution, methodological validation and ecology of nocturnal island mammals in peninsular malaysia
granting_institution Universiti Sains Malaysia
granting_department Pusat Pengajian Sains Kajihayat
publishDate 2020
url http://eprints.usm.my/52442/1/Pages%20from%20PRISCILLIA%20MIARD%20-%20TESIS.pdf
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