Sentences with phrase «mountain habitats in»

Thanks to global warming, the pika has disappeared from many of its natural mountain habitats in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, and those that remain tend to migrate to higher elevations.

Using remote - sensor research cameras and GPS tracking collars, Snow Leopard Trust researchers have been able to follow and observe a young female snow leopard named Anu over the course of four years as she grew up, dispersed from her mother and later had cubs herself twice in her mountain habitat in Mongolia's South Gobi.

Not exact matches

«One general expectation is that tree ranges will gradually move toward higher elevations as mountain habitats get hotter,» said Michael Van Nuland, the project's lead researcher and a doctoral student in UT's Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.

The African rift zone and mountain building in West Africa generated new habitats for the evolving frogs, Wake noted.

In addition, the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Southwest Uganda is also affected by the drier climate and the Bwindi Forest is the last habitat of the mountain gorillIn addition, the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Southwest Uganda is also affected by the drier climate and the Bwindi Forest is the last habitat of the mountain gorillin Southwest Uganda is also affected by the drier climate and the Bwindi Forest is the last habitat of the mountain gorilla.

Mountain Zebras are native to South West Africa and are found in dry, stony, mountain and hill hMountain Zebras are native to South West Africa and are found in dry, stony, mountain and hill hmountain and hill habitats.

«I think the reduction of habitat definitely decreased their population size,» Hung says, noting something similar may explain the extinction of other outbreak species in North America, like the Rocky Mountain grasshopper in the western U.S. «Our study suggests that the combination of natural population size changes and human disturbances drove the rapid extinction of this bird.»

Mountain rainforests in the South American Andes are an example because the rising populations of countries such as Peru or Ecuador migrate into these vulnerable habitats.

Like other habitat specialists, Sungazers appear to be restricted to this area not only because of physical barriers such as large rivers and mountains, but also because of the unique climactic niche in this region.

The consequences of cougar overcrowding in fragmented habitat are painfully clear just 300 miles south of the Santa Cruz population, where biologists struggle to save about 12 mountain lions in the Santa Monica Mountains above LA.

The data from captured Santa Cruz mountain lions in recent years show preserving and reconnecting patches of habitat is key to their health and long - term survival.

In the Santa Monica Mountains near LA, the fragmentation of cougar habitat has gotten so bad, there's been a spike in cougar - on - cougar violence and inbreedinIn the Santa Monica Mountains near LA, the fragmentation of cougar habitat has gotten so bad, there's been a spike in cougar - on - cougar violence and inbreedinin cougar - on - cougar violence and inbreeding.

In their upcoming second Ecological Restoration publication titled «Resurgence of Native Plants After Removal of Amur honeysuckle from Bender Mountain Preserve,» Conover and Sisson reveal the lengths to which honeysuckle alters habitats by decreasing light availability and depleting soil moisture and nutrients, as well as by possibly releasing toxic chemicals that prevent other plant species from growing in the vicinitIn their upcoming second Ecological Restoration publication titled «Resurgence of Native Plants After Removal of Amur honeysuckle from Bender Mountain Preserve,» Conover and Sisson reveal the lengths to which honeysuckle alters habitats by decreasing light availability and depleting soil moisture and nutrients, as well as by possibly releasing toxic chemicals that prevent other plant species from growing in the vicinitin the vicinity.

Researchers have found that the mating songs of male mountain chickadees (Poecile gambeli, shown) differ in their duration, loudness, and the frequency ranges of individual chirps, depending in part on the elevation of their habitat in the Sierra Nevada mountains of the western United States.

Martín Ramírez, from the Argentinian Museum of Natural History and co-author of the study, commented on the habitat specificity of this species, «confined to the oldest and extensively hollow myrtle beech trees in the humid forests in the western part of the Great Otway National Park, or in mountain ash trees, upon which the myrtle trees depend,» thus making an important case for the conservation of such habitats.

No one knows why the Rocky Mountain grasshoppervanished, but changes in habitat are the most likely reason.

Puma concolor, commonly known as puma, panther, mountain lion, cougar, and dozens of other names, is found in every major type of habitat, from southeastern Alaska almost to the southern tip of South America.

When the ice age ended, these ancient species and other, more recent ones were ready to take advantage of habitats that opened up in the mountains» higher elevations — and the plants and trees speciated like mad.

Along with sharing the same mountain habitat, the two warblers also are close neighbors in terms of genetics.

Most of the available mountain lion habitat in Southern California is sandwiched between the greater Los Angeles and San Diego areas, home to a growing population of about 20 million people.

Here we assessed the song structure of male mountain chickadees using two exemplars of high and low elevation habitats on two different mountains in the Sierra Nevada with similar mixed - conifer forest structure.

In the Zurich Zoo for instance, the snow leoaprds have a vertical rock face in their enclosure, very similar to a typical mountain rock face in their natural habitaIn the Zurich Zoo for instance, the snow leoaprds have a vertical rock face in their enclosure, very similar to a typical mountain rock face in their natural habitain their enclosure, very similar to a typical mountain rock face in their natural habitain their natural habitat.

Perhaps not really surprising considering these mountains encompass a diversity of terrestrial habitats which vary widely in geology and soil, exposure time and microclimatic conditions.

In Nepal all snow leopard habitat is in the beautiful Himalayan Mountains in areas like Sagarmatha National park near Everest and Mustang in the western part of the countrIn Nepal all snow leopard habitat is in the beautiful Himalayan Mountains in areas like Sagarmatha National park near Everest and Mustang in the western part of the countrin the beautiful Himalayan Mountains in areas like Sagarmatha National park near Everest and Mustang in the western part of the countrin areas like Sagarmatha National park near Everest and Mustang in the western part of the countrin the western part of the country.

Each country, although different in culture and history, shares snow leopard habitat characteristics such as mountains with steep slopes dotted by rocky bluffs, ridges broken by outcrops, and valleys interrupted by cliffs.

They offer better habitats for grizzly bears and play a significant role in managing hydrology of the mountain west by shading snow and regulating the flow of melt water.

Callaway Gardens - Located in the Appalachian Mountains just an hour north of Atlanta, Callaway Gardens has tons of outdoor gardens and even a butterfly habitat.

The herbs are grown in their pristine native habitat in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains.

When you see them out in the wild, in their habitat, they look like they belong there, whether they're a hulking stone - covered Urugaan stomping around volcanic plains, or an elder dragon sitting majestically atop a mountain.

They are found in all kinds of habitats, from open oceans to plains and mountains.

This book offers ways to get off the PCH in Malibu, to experience its gorgeous hidden beaches, its astounding geology and its wildlife habitat in the Santa Monica Mountains.

Following the death of Dian Fossey, Keesling assumed the leadership of The Digit Fund, which was dedicated to the conservation, protection and study of mountain gorillas and their habitats in Africa.

Though pet cats are rare in unpopulated Big Sur, there is pristine habitat for thousands of bobcats and mountain lions.

They can be found in many different habitats such as deserts, mountain ranges, forests, prairies, and even along the coast.

Rattlesnakes live in a variety of habitats, they are found in wetlands, deserts and forests, from sea level to mountain elevations.

Spot chimpanzees in Kalinzu Forest and join experienced trackers while travelling deep into the Ugandan forests for a once - in - a-lifetime opportunity to spot endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.

Spot chimps in Kalinzu Forest and join experienced trackers while travelling deep into the Ugandan forests for a once - in - a-lifetime opportunity to spot endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.

Set out on a trek through the park in search of endangered mountain gorillas, and enjoy time to observe these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.

Most of the Pacific Coast is in the public domain, accessible, and protected from development within national, state, and local parks, which provide habitat for such rare creatures as mountain lions, condors, and gray whales.

One of the ultimate African experiences is being able to explore the natural habitat of mountain gorillas; a rare pleasure and one that still leaves me in complete awe.

ABOUT BOO Boo lives at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in the largest enclosed grizzly bear habitat in the world.

Scenic Highlights: Admire a family of mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, have your bases covered with all national park and permit fees for gorilla tracking included, enjoy mixing an active wildlife adventure with the culture of Uganda.

Habitat Its original habitat extended from the Northern Rocky Mountains to Southern Alberta in Canada.

Know in creo as the mountain cow, has adapted to a wide range of habitats but is nocturnal and seldom seen.

Cuilcagh Mountain Park was founded in 1998 with assistance from the European Union's LIFE Peatlands Project and the Heritage Lottery Fund, to restore damaged peatland, to conserve pristine blanket bog and to increase awareness of bogland habitats and wildlife.

Rising up into the foothills of the Andes, the snow - capped peaks and the icy, glacial waters that roll down from the mountains feed a lush natural habitat of Patagonian plains, rich in fauna and flora unique to this wonderful environment.

In the immediate area, you can explore the jungle - covered mountains, hills, and valleys, and potentially witness the exotic wildlife, including whales and turtles, in their natural habitaIn the immediate area, you can explore the jungle - covered mountains, hills, and valleys, and potentially witness the exotic wildlife, including whales and turtles, in their natural habitain their natural habitat.

On this expedition, you'll explore rainforests, spectacular mountains covered in cooler upland rainforests, beaches, and coral habitats just off the shore.

Furthermore, you will pass through a big variety of habitats and environments, you will see snow peaked mountains and will be in the vicinity of the tropical rainforest.

Your Candolim holidays could see you heading off on an adventure, climbing or hiking in the mountains or taking a tour of Goa's steamy, tropical jungle and spending the day spotting monkeys and observing tigers in their native habitat, before taking a refreshing plunge under a waterfall.