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Using Phytotechnology to Remove Total Suspended Sediments and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in the Edwards Aquifer
(2016-06-17)
The Edwards Aquifer of Central Texas is an environmentally-sensitive aquifer hosting several endangered species and one threatened species. Protection of the aquifer involves prevention of entry to the aquifer of sediments ...
Hatchery Manual and Mitigation Actions for the Threatened/Endangered Upper Columbia and Kootenai River stocks of White Sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus)
(2017-09-21)
In 1994 the Kootenai River stock of white sturgeon was listed as endangered under the United States’ Endangered Species Act, and in 2006 the Upper Columbia River stock of white sturgeon was listed as endangered under ...
Reinforcing Marine Conservation Messages: Case Study at the Houston Zoo
(2016-05-05)
The Houston Zoo has been involved in conservation efforts worldwide for many years. However, in 2015, the Houston Zoo pledged to make conservation its priority and improve upon the existing conservation programs. In 2015, ...
Practical Guide to Pond Management in Texas
(2019-11-27)
Whether you have a pond, love fish, or simply want to know more about pond management, this guide can be a useful tool to accomplish your goals. Recreational and farm ponds in Texas can often be complex, and possess ...
Volunteer Programs in the Conservation of Sea Turtles in Costa Rica
(2016-12-01)
In Costa Rica, sea turtles are facing numerous threats from humans, diseases, and nature, resulting in a decrease in the abundances of the species that occur there. Natural threats include raccoons, ants, tides, and storms. ...
Linking Conservation Behavior, Management and Human Societal Context: An Examination of Canids in the Brazilian
(2014-01-27)
There is currently a disconnect between animal sciences, human social sciences and conservation though there has been a call for interdisciplinary research in recent years. In order to bridge this gap, I adapted a conservation ...
Anthropogenic Impacts on Polar Bear Biology and the Arctic Ecosystem.
(2013-12-16)
Despite its relative distance from most populated regions of the world, the Arctic has been significantly impacted by anthropogenic contamination and climate change. The entire Arctic ecosystem has been affected, with ...
Enrichment Comparison Of African Painted Dogs (Lycaon pictus) Housed In U.S. AZA-Accredited Institutions
(2013-12-16)
Enrichment encourages the diversity of naturally occurring behaviors, increases activity, and reduces stereotypic behavior. By considering the life-history and behavior of each carnivore species, more effective enrichment ...
Problem-Solving with Orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus and Pongo abelii) and Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes): Using the IPAD to Provide Novel Enrichment Opportunities
(2013-12-16)
The Houston Zoo is home to ten chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) and six orangutans (Pongo
pygmaeus and Pongo abelii). The iPad was recently introduced and evaluated for a six month
time period to determine if it was a ...
National Use of IUCN Knowledge Products in the New World: A Study of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans and National Reports to the Convention on Biological Diversity
(2019-08-14)
Biodiversity loss continues to be an increasing concern to conservationists, governments, society and policymakers. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) currently serves as the key multilateral environmental agreement ...