Ryan, Natasha (2023) Effects of various grazing strategies on the shelter and forage site selection of rufous bettongs (Aepyprymnus rufescens). Masters (Research) thesis, James Cook University.

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Abstract

Natasha Ryan investigated rufous bettong behaviour in northern Australian rangelands to determine the effect of cattle grazing on this native species. She quantified nesting and digging and found that moderate, sustainable grazing practices, and maintaining native shrubs best supported this species, which provides valuable ecosystem services via their digging.

Item ID:	81200
Item Type:	Thesis (Masters (Research))
Keywords:	rufus bettong behaviour, Aepyprymnus rufescens, grazing practices, Australian rangelands, sustainable grazing, Carissa ovata
Copyright Information:	Copyright © 2023 Natasha Ryan
Date Deposited:	11 Dec 2023 23:06
FoR Codes:	30 AGRICULTURAL, VETERINARY AND FOOD SCIENCES > 3002 Agriculture, land and farm management > 300202 Agricultural land management @ 30% 31 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES > 3109 Zoology > 310901 Animal behaviour @ 40% 41 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES > 4102 Ecological applications > 410203 Ecosystem function @ 30%
SEO Codes:	18 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT > 1806 Terrestrial systems and management > 180601 Assessment and management of terrestrial ecosystems @ 50% 18 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT > 1806 Terrestrial systems and management > 180606 Terrestrial biodiversity @ 50%
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