Germs, seeds, and animals: studies in ecological history
Collection of 12 crafted essays, each on a different aspect of the movement of plants, animals and disease around the world and their impact on human populations. Two of the essays are: The biological metamorphosis of the Americas
Translation of the book by the Hungarian-born American professor of zoology and ornithology, enlarged and improved. Attention is given to the ecological, historical and evolutional implications of animal distribution. Geographical distribution
is the result of the evolutional unity of animal and its environment. The principles of dynamic zoogeography are supported by ample evidence. (DLO).
Vertical distribution of human and animalpopulations in north-central Ethiopia
The great concentration of human population between 2 600-2 800 m above sea level in this part of Ethiopia suggests the availability of flat and ondulating topography at that altitude. Cattle are also found more at these elevations; lower altitudes
Alcoholism ; Applied ecology ; Assam ; Conflict ; Elephant ; Ethology ; India ; Livelihood ; Political ecology ; Relations between human and animal bodies ; Rural economy ; Rural population
and political life through concerted interactions between humans, animals, and materials ecologizes politics, making it more attuned to the more-than-human collectivities within which material lives are lived. The paper strives towards a political ecology
Animal habitat isolation by roads and agricultural fields
Road construction and agricultural activities contribute to habitat isolation. Field studies suggest that roads represent barriers and cut off the gene flow by dividing animalpopulations into fractions on either side of the road. Several mobility
diagrams show significant isolation effects of roads on population of forest-dwelling mice (Apodemus flavicollis) and carabid beetles.
Production and consumption of animal feed, 1966-1984
Forage feeds, cercals used for animal feed and by-products of cereal and sugar beet processing, protein animal feeding stuffs, industrial animal feed, exports and imports of animal feed, consumption.
Régime alimentaire de Psammodromus algirus (Reptilia, Lacertidae) dans une population insulaire du canal de Sicile
The diet of the lizard Psammodromus algirus was studied on the small Isola dei Conigli, near lampedusa, Sicily. A comparison is made with diet of the population studied by Mellado (1975) in the south of Spain. Both plant and animal remains were
found in the fecal pellets of the Isoli dei Conigli lizards, contrary to what has been found in Spain. Ants, beetles and spiders were the principal animal prey.
Afrique ; Amérique du Sud ; Australie ; Biodiversité ; Distribution spatiale ; Dynamique des populations ; Ecosystème ; Espèce animale ; Faune ; Feu ; Insecte ; Mammifère ; Northern Territory ; Protection de la nature ; Savane ; Utilisation du sol
Africa ; Australia ; Biodiversity ; Ecosystem ; Fauna ; Fire ; Insect ; Land use ; Mammal ; Nature conservation ; Northern Territory ; Population dynamics ; Savanna ; South America ; Spatial distribution
This review indicates that the dominant position of large mammals in savanna studies is being challenged as researchers turn to the not so apparent but significant animal communities present in savannas around the world. Understanding the role
of these other taxa will be fundamental for conservation and management practices. Many of which, for example in national parks in the African savannas, are designed to protect large mammals, and not necessarily other animal groups despite their crucial
Action biogène ; Amérique du Nord ; Animal fouisseur ; Biogéographie ; Castor ; Faune ; Géomorphologie ; Mammifère
Biogenic process ; Biogeography ; Burrowing animal ; Fauna ; Geomorphology ; Mammal ; North America
Effects of invertebrate and vertebrate animals, especially mammals, in creating landforms. Focus is on large wild animals of North America where beavers have shown remarkable capacity to change their habitat. Not complete in its coverage
Lissage cartographique et animation spatio-temporelle : quelques réflexions théoriques et méthodologiques
Analyse spatiale ; Cartographie ; Densité de population ; Dynamique spatiale ; Ex-Tchécoslovaquie ; France ; France du Sud ; Géographie théorique ; Lissage ; Peuplement ; Répartition de la population
Cartography ; Former Czechoslovakia ; France ; Population density ; Population distribution ; Settlement ; Southern France ; Spatial analysis ; Spatial dynamics ; Theoretical geography
Il n'existe pas de représentation cartographique unique de la densité de population, mais un continuum de représentations possibles sous la dépendance des hypothèses émises (échelles pertinentes de temps et d'espace). On peut élaborer des
représentations continues d'une distribution spatiale qui permettent de s'affranchir de la maille initiale de collecte et ouvrent la possibilité de construire des animations cartographiques scalaires et temporelles. Illustration de l'intérêt de ces animations par
deux applications (distribution multiscalaire de la population de la vallée du Rhône en 1990, et évolution des noyaux de peuplement en ex-Tchécoslovaquie, 1867-1991).
Population et rénovation rurales: l'aménagement rural et la participation des populations en Wallonie
Aménagement rural ; Belgique ; Décision ; Géographie humaine ; Participation de la population ; Société rurale ; Wallonie
expérimenté en Wallonie. Les animateurs jouent un rôle-clé dans les opérations-pilotes de rénovation rurale, fondée sur la prise en main par les populations de leur destinée collective.
L'espace interstitiel des campagnes, le laissé pour compte des villes, prend aujourd'hui des valeurs nouvelles et positives. Un nouvel aménagement rural global, élaboré en concertation permanente et directe avec les populations concernées, est
The experience of buffalo hunting trips with Aboriginal men in central Arnhem Land is used as a point of departure to consider the relationships between Aboriginal people and megaherbivores, and to explore the complexity of feral animal management
in cross-cultural settings. The enquiry raises the question of the cultural conception of feral animals. The failure to continue control programs and inadequate consultation with Aboriginal landowners meant that today's land managers are once again faced
with conflicting views about controlling feral buffalo populations on Aboriginal land and within National Parks like Kakadu.
Beyond the clearing : towards a dwelt animal geography
Animal geography ; Anthropomorphism ; Cultural studies
The paper reviews recent developments at the intersection between culture-nature and animal geographies debates in order to consider the ways in which issues of anthropomorphism and beastliness have beset attempts to write the nonhuman.
Distant neighbours : the new geography of animated film production in Europe
Culturel ; Ecologie appliquée ; Film d'animation ; Production culturelle ; Réseau socio-spatial
Géographie de la production culturelle. Industrie d'animation en Europe : croissance rapide et faiblesse structurelle. Construire le marché des inputs. Organiser la production : créativité, taylorisme et distanciation.
L'utilisation des moyens de l'animation cartographique pose des questions sur le rapport entre l'animation cartographique et la figuration, et notamment sur la représentation de la continuité ou de la discontinuité spatio-temporelle d'un flux
. Proposition d'une grille de figuration animée de flux, sur le modèle de la table des chorèmes, qui pourra être généralisée à terme et devenir un protocole général de réalisation de cartes animées de flux.