Zoology
Recent Deposits
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Ecological energetics of feral house mice (Mus musculus) inhabiting coastal sand dunes
Feral house mice (Mus musculus) are well established throughout New Zealand. They are a potential pest species about which comparatively little is known, especially with respect to invertebrate populations where we might ... -
The physiology of lizards from arid regions in Central Otago.
The seasonal cycles in fat bodies, liver and gonads of Leiolopisma zelandica and Hoplodactylus pacificus have been established and the pattern of lipid storage and utilization in these organs, the tail and remaining carcass ... -
Studies on neothyris lenticularis (Deshayes).
Neothyris lenticularis (Deshayes), the only living representative of its genus, is a member of the Order Telotremata within the Sub-Class Pygocaulia. Its taxonomic position has been discussed by Thomson (1915). As a result ... -
Water temperature and food availability influence brown trout (Salmo trutta) and rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) population dynamics in the Cardrona River: implications for flow regime management
Reduced surface discharge negatively influences freshwater fish populations. Under the current flow regime management, the lower Cardrona River has experienced annual low flow events over the summer months. This low flow ... -
Perspectives on gaps in communication with breast cancer patients in New Zealand
The world of breast cancer is pink, female-centric and aimed at an older, post-menopausal demographic. Whilst it is fitting that health campaigns be aimed at the majority of patients registering with the disease, these ... -
The role of social structure and kin associations in the mating system of the polygynous New Zealand sea lion (Phocarctos hookeri)
Mating structure describes the number of mates individuals of each sex are able to acquire, as well as the variance in reproductive success between individuals of the same sex. Such structure has important evolutionary ... -
To what extent are young people engaged with the Predator Free 2050 goal?
People have a significant role to play when it comes to predator control. The announcement of the Predator Free 2050 goal (PF2050), in June 2016, will require the engagement of thousands of people across New Zealand. Given ... -
Biological functions of gonadotropic hormones during the early stages of ovarian development in shortfinned eel (Anguilla australis)
In teleosts, gonadotropins (Fsh: follicle-stimulating hormone and Lh: luteinizing hormone) secreted from the pituitary are key factors regulating gonadal steroid production and gametogenesis. At present, acquired insights ... -
Resource selection by New Zealand pāteke/brown teal (Anas chlorotis) at two North Island locations
Identification of the resources an animal is selecting allows us to understand how animals use what is available to meet their requirements for survival, growth, and reproduction. Understanding the process by which selections ... -
Trophic links and the parasites that exploit them: the case of New Zealand's endemic rough skate
Understanding how natural systems are structured and function is central to ecological theory. Although easily overlooked, parasites are ubiquitous and fundamental components of natural systems. Among their various roles, ... -
Ecology, genetics and taxonomy of Peka peka (Chiroptera: Mystacina tuberculata and Chalinolobus tuberculatus)
New Zealand has two species of microbat; the Short-tailed Bat (Mystacina tuberculata) and the Long-tailed Bat (Chalinolobus tuberculatus). Despite having special significance as being New Zealand's only native terrestrial ... -
Factors Influencing Varroa Sensitive Hygiene in European Honey Bees (Apis mellifera)
European honey bees (Apis mellifera) pollinate approximately one third of the world’s fruits and crops. The current loss of honey bee colonies is thus a major threat to the agricultural industry, to food production and to ... -
A limnological study of some New Zealand lakes
Freshwater surveys in New Zealand have not been numerous. This is understandable when we consider that it has been settled for little more than a century, and is still sparsely populated. The only comparative study of a ... -
Cameras for Conservation: How Photographing Wildlife Affects Engagement with Biodiversity
One of the most pressing ecological problems we face is the loss of biodiversity. Biodiversity refers to the variety, abundance, composition, distribution, and interactions of life on Earth, at genetic, species, and ecosystem ... -
Iho - a cord between two worlds : Traditional Māori birthing practices
Traditional Maori birthing practices are a fascinating insight into how Maori once lived, survived and perceived their world. This thesis aimed to take a closer look at traditional Maori birthing practices and rituals that ... -
Health Infographics to Communicate Dietary Information for Colorectal Cancer Prevention
Currently, Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is the world's third most common cancer. By 2030 the incidence of CRC is expected to increase by an additional 2.2 million new cases and 1.1 million deaths yearly. This increase is partly ... -
Fast versus slow: differing life history strategies of two New Zealand damselfly (Odonata: Zygoptera) species
Life history strategies are important for all organisms and are studied in large part to understand how an individual, population or species reacts to/lives in/survives in its environment and how it/they adapt to changes ... -
The lek breeding system of the Kākāpō (Strigops habroptilus): the role of vocalisations in female mate choice and kin clustering on leks
For a species to succeed, individuals must be able to attract a mate. The method in which they do this is known as a breeding system and it involves a diverse array of social behaviours. A lek breeding system is employed ... -
Links between personality and individual niche in the freshwater fish Gobiomorphus cotidianus
All individuals within a population are unique. Individual variation in behaviour – or animal personality – occurs consistently throughout the animal kingdom. Understanding how individuals vary in their behaviour is ... -
The Effects of Temperature and Herbicide on Development and Behaviour in Latrodectus katipo
Latrodectus katipo are a species of spider endemic to New Zealand. Latrodectus katipo numbers have markedly declined over the last 40 years. A species once common throughout New Zealand sand dunes, is now confined to a few ...