Wildlife Protection
Mostrando 1-12 de 16 artigos, teses e dissertações.
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1. The breeding biology, nest success, habitat and behavior of the endangered Saffron-cowled Blackbird, Xanthopsar flavus (Aves: Icteridae), at an Important Bird Area (IBA) in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
ABSTRACT The Saffron-cowled Blackbird, Xanthopsar flavus (Gmelin, 1788), is a globally vulnerable icterid endemic to grasslands and open areas, and a priority species for research and conservation programs. This contribution provides information on the population size, habitat, behavior, breeding biology and nest success of X. flavus in two conservation unit
Zoologia (Curitiba). Publicado em: 23/10/2017
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2. Orchidaceae in an Atlantic Forest area: floristics and similarity to other Dense Ombrophilous Forest fragments
The Brazilian Atlantic Forest is considered a global hotspot for biodiversity although it is currently threatened and highly fragmented. Orchidaceae in this phytogeographical domain is represented by 148 genera, of which 142 are endemic; Rio de Janeiro State contains approximately one third of all Brazilian orchid species. The Wildlife Protection Zone of the
Acta Bot. Bras.. Publicado em: 2015-03
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3. Variation of essential oil composition of Tapirira guianensis Aubl. (Anacardiaceae) from two sandbank forests, north of Brazil
Tapirira guianensis (Anacardiaceae) is used in traditional medicine and is important for the recovery of degraded areas and riparian forests because the T. guianensis fruits are highly consumed by wildlife. Volatile components from dried leaves and branches of five individual plants of T. guianensis were collected in two sandbank forests of the State of Par�
Quím. Nova. Publicado em: 2014
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4. Avaliação da mutagenicidade dos corantes Sudan III, Vat Green 3, Reactive Orange 16 e Reactive Black 5 por meio do ensaio de micronúcleos em células HepG2 / Evaluation of the mutagenicity of the dyes Sudan III, Vat Green 3, Reactive Orange 16, and Reactive Black 5 by using the micronucleus asay in HepG2 cells
The colors have always caused fascination in mankind. Throughout history, colored compounds have always been considered attractive tools in industrial activities. The synthetic dyes are widely used in textile industry, paper and photography printing, in pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries. These compounds are considered important environmental cont
IBICT - Instituto Brasileiro de Informação em Ciência e Tecnologia. Publicado em: 09/03/2012
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5. Impactos Socioambientais no EstuÃrio do Rio Jaguaribe: o Caso da Cidade de Aracati-Ce. / Social and Environmental Impacts on River Estuary Jaguaribe: If the City Aracati-Ce.
The Jaguaribe River was fundamental to the development of the city of Aracati. However, during recent decades a degradation of the fluvial and marine ecosystems caused by several environmental impacts has been perceived. Analyzing the social and environmental impacts at the estuary of the Jaguaribe River, highlighting the process of urban expansion from 1980
IBICT - Instituto Brasileiro de Informação em Ciência e Tecnologia. Publicado em: 07/04/2010
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6. Conhecimento Ecológico Local, Técnicas de Pesca e Uso dos Recursos Pesqueiros em Comunidades da Área de Proteção Ambiental Barra do Rio Mamanguape, Paraíba, Brasil.
This study was conducted among three coastal communities: Aritingui, Taberaba and Tavares, located on the right of the estuary of Mamanguape River (EMR) in Paraíba, and incorporated in the Environmental Protection Area of the namesake river. Its main objective is to study the local ecological knowledge and use of wildlife resources by fishermen and collecto
Publicado em: 2010
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7. DISTRIBUIÇÃO POTENCIAL, USO DE HÁBITAT E ESTIMATIVAS POPULACIONAIS DO GALO-DA-SERRA (Rupicola rupicola, AVES: COTINGIDAE) NA APA MAROAGA E ENTORNO, PRESIDENTE FIGUEIREDO-AM, COM RECOMENDAÇÕES PARA SUA CONSERVAÇÃO
The Cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola rupicola, Linnaeus 1766) is endemic to rock outcrops. In Brazilian state of Amazonas, it occurs in the vicinity of the town of Presidente Figueiredo, where its considered a local symbol. This study modeled the probable geographic distribution of the species and characterized patterns of habitat use throughout one year in the Ma
Publicado em: 2009
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8. Valoração econômica das unidades de conservação da Serra de São José, MG: abordagem da disposição ao trabalho voluntário / Economic valuation of the conservation units of the Serra de São José, MG: approach of the willingness to voluntary work
The Serra de São José is located in the state of Minas Gerais, in the historical cities of Tiradentes, São João del Rei and Prados, as well as in the municipalities of Santa Cruz de Minas and Coronel Xavier Chaves. Its vegetation is composed by mata atlântica remainders, campo rupestre, cerrado, and matas de galeria. Several species of orchids abound in
Publicado em: 2009
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9. Construção da sustentabilidade em canteiros de obras : um estudo no DF
This work addresses the concept of sustainability and its application in construction sites. It is suggested that sustainability is not a set of fixed rules but a series of practices which go on improving as the players in the productive chain meet its initial goals. Construction firms are portrayed as having a role in conveying changes in the productive cha
Publicado em: 2008
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10. Distribuição do maracanã-verdadeiro Primolius maracana (psittacidae): preferência de hábitat e fatores que influenciam na manutenção de sua populações remanescentes. / Distribution of blue-winged macaw primolius maracanã: habitat preferences and factors affecting the persistence of its remaining populations.
The blue-winged macaw is a vulnerable psittacidae, which has been suffering a rapid reduction of its populations in different parts of its occurrence. Thus, it was carried a detailed revision on the, historical and current, distribution and estatus of the species through using literature and specimens in museums data. We gathered 176 records of blue-winged m
Publicado em: 2003
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11. Environmental education and clandestine extraction of the heart of palm euterpe edulis: the case "Carlos Botelho" state park. / Educação ambiental e extração clandestina de palmito juçara (Euterpe edulis): o caso do Parque Estadual "Carlos Botelho"-São Paulo.
The main objective of this work was to investigate plans and actions of environmental education developed by Carlos Botelho State Park (CBSP) related to riots caused by the clandestine extraction of the heart of palm Euterpe edulis. This area (37,644.36 ha) is located in the south of the state of São Paulo and it is considering Integral Unit of Conserva
Publicado em: 2003
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12. Oral immunization and protection of raccoons (Procyon lotor) with a vaccinia-rabies glycoprotein recombinant virus vaccine.
Animal rabies control has been frustrated by the existence of multiple wildlife reservoirs and the lack of efficacious oral vaccines. In this investigation, raccoons fed a vaccinia-rabies glycoprotein recombinant virus in a sponge bait developed rabies virus-neutralizing antibody (0.6-54.0 units) and resisted street rabies virus infection 28 and 205 days aft