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
Subjects:	QH1 Natural history (General - Including nature conservation geographical distribution)
Online Access:	http://eprints.usm.my/52442/1/Pages%20from%20PRISCILLIA%20MIARD%20-%20TESIS.pdf
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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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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.
format	Thesis
qualification_name	Doctor of Philosophy (PhD.)
qualification_level	Doctorate
author	Miard, Priscillia
author_facet	Miard, Priscillia
author_sort	Miard, Priscillia
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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Distribution, Methodological Validation And Ecology Of Nocturnal Island Mammals In Peninsular Malaysia

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