Population Dynamics, Detectability and Behaviour of Tiger Snakes (Notechis Scutatus) in Perth’s Urban Wetlands
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Open access
Date
2023Supervisor
Bill Bateman
Brenton von Takach
Type
Thesis
Award
MPhil
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Science and Engineering
School
School of Molecular and Life Sciences
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Abstract
The continued persistence and survival of tiger snake – a top predator - populations in urban wetlands is important for wetland ecosystems health. In this thesis, I investigated the population size, survival rates, rates of capture and behavioural responses of western tiger snakes in three different wetlands in Perth, Australia.
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