Proceedings of the First Symposium on Marsupials in New Zealand
Contents
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- Contents p. i
- [title page]
- Abstract p. 1
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Preface — by Ben D. Bell p. 2
- [Preface] p. 2
- References p. 4
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- Participants p. 5
- Keynote Address: — Advances in Marsupial Biology – A Review of 25 Years' Research — by C.H. Tyndale-Biscoe p. 9
- Contributed Papers: Session I - Basic Research — by J.M. Cummins
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Sperm Maturation in the Possum Trichosurus Vulpecula: A Model for Comparison With Eutherian Mammals — by J.M. Cummins p. 23
- Abstract p. 23
- Introduction
- Function of the Epididymis in Eutherian Mammals
- Structure of the Possum Epididymis p. 25
- Changes in Possum Spermatozoa During Epididymal Transit p. 28
- How Does the Pattern of Sperm Maturation in the Possum Compare with That of Eutheria? p. 30
- Evolution of the Male Reproductive Tract in Modern Mammals p. 31
- Conclusions p. 34
- Acknowledgements p. 35
- References
- General Discussion p. 38
- Some Effects of the Feeding Habits of the Possum Trichosurus Vulpecula — by Alice E. Fitzgerald p. 41
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A Progress Report on the Movements of Possums Trichosurus Vulpecula Between Native Forest and Pasture — by W.Q. Green, J.D. Coleman p. 51
- Abstract p. 51
- Introduction
- Methods p. 52
- Results p. 54
- Discussion p. 57
- References p. 60
- General Discussion p. 61
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Age Structure and Mortality of Possum Trichosurus Vulpecula Populations From New Zealand — by Ben D. Bell, R.E. Brockie, A.J. White p. 63
- Abstract p. 63
- Introduction
- Samples p. 66
- Methods p. 67
- Results
- Discussion p. 78
- Acknowledgements p. 81
- References p. 82
- General Discussion p. 84
- Breeding and Condition of possums Trichosurus Vulpecula in the Orongorongo Valley, Near Wellington, New Zealand, 1966-1975 — by Ben D. Bell
- Abstract p. 87
- Introduction
- Study Areas p. 88
- Field Methods p. 91
- Analytical Methods p. 92
- Results p. 94
- Discussion p. 114
- Acknowledgements p. 135
- References
- General Discussion p. 139
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Aspects of the Social Behaviour of the Possum Trichosurus Vulpecula — by J.N. Jolly p. 141
- Abstract p. 141
- General Discussion
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Some Contrasts Between Populations of the Possum Trichosurus Vulpecula in Different Aged Stands of Pinus Radiata — by M.N. Clout p. 143
- Abstract p. 143
- General Discussion
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Sperm Maturation in the Possum Trichosurus Vulpecula: A Model for Comparison With Eutherian Mammals — by J.M. Cummins p. 23
- Contributed Papers: Session II - Applied Research And Management — by G.W. Meadows
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Some Aspects of the Management and Diseases of Captive Wallabies at the Auckland Zoo — by G.W. Meadows p. 145
- Abstract p. 145
- Introduction
- Development and Maintenance of Colonies p. 146
- Management p. 148
- Diseases p. 151
- The Value of Captive Colonies p. 152
- References p. 153
- General Discussion p. 155
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Leptospirosis in the Possum Trichosurus Vulpecula — by S.C. Hathaway p. 157
- Abstract p. 157
- Introduction
- Materials And Methods p. 159
- Results
- Discussion p. 160
- Acknowledgements p. 161
- References
- General Discussion p. 162
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Tuberculosis in the Possum Trichosurus Vulpecula — by A.F. Julian p. 163
- Abstract p. 163
- Introduction
- Clinical Effects p. 164
- Gross Lesions
- Histopathology p. 167
- Microbiology p. 168
- Immunology
- Prevalence p. 169
- Epidemiology
- Discussion p. 171
- References p. 173
- Epidemiology and Behavioural Patterns in the Possum Trichosurus Vulpecula in Relation to Tuberculosis — Abstract — by B.R. Cook p. 175
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Estimating the Density of possums Trichosurus Vulpecula — by D.J. Bell p. 177
- Abstract p. 177
- Introduction
- Spotlight Counts p. 178
- Trap Catches
- Non-Toxic Bait Interference p. 179
- Faecal Pellet Counts p. 180
- References
- General Discussion p. 182
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Fluctuations in Density Patterns of Possums Trichosurus Vulpecula Along the North Bank of the Taramakau Catchment Westland, New Zealand — by C.J. Pekelharing p. 183
- Abstract p. 183
- General Discussion
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Application of the Poisson Model to the Bait Interference Method of Possum Trichosurus Vulpecula Assessment — by G.T. Jane p. 185
- Abstract p. 185
- Introduction
- Kaingaroa and West Taupo Trials p. 187
- A New Model
- Sample Strategy p. 191
- Practical Problems p. 192
- Discussion
- Acknowledgements p. 193
- References
- Appendix — Statistical basis for the model
- General Discussion p. 195
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Damage By Possums Trichosurus Vulpecula To Farm Crops And Pasture — by J.N. Jolly, E.B. Spurr p. 197
- Abstract p. 197
- Introduction
- Previous Reports of Damage p. 198
- Measurement of Damage p. 199
- Control p. 200
- Concluding Remarks p. 202
- References
- General Discussion p. 203
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Damage by Possums Thichosurus Vulpecula to Erosion-Control Plantings — by J.N. Jolly p. 205
- Abstract p. 205
- Introduction
- The Nature and Degree of Possum Damage p. 206
- Possum Control Problems p. 207
- Research Objectives
- Acknowledgements p. 208
- References
- General Discussion p. 209
- Tuberculosis and the Control of Possums Trichosurus Vulpecula - An Expensive Business — by J.D. Coleman p. 211
- Current Research and Development of Baits for Aerial Control of the Possum Trichosurus Vulpecula 1 — Abstract — by D.R. Morgan p. 221
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Modelling the Effects of Control Operations on Possum Trichosurus Vulpecula Populations — by E.B. Spurr p. 223
- Abstract p. 223
- Introduction
- The Basic Model
- Parameters for the Model
- The Model Population p. 227
- Effect of Different Control Operations p. 228
- Discussion p. 230
- References p. 231
- General Discussion p. 233
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Some Aspects of the Management and Diseases of Captive Wallabies at the Auckland Zoo — by G.W. Meadows p. 145
- Workshop Discussion On Marsupial Research And Management In New Zealand — by J.M. Cummins
- Topic 1: Anaesthesia & Handling Animals p. 235
- Topic 2: Diseases & Public Health p. 240
- Topic 3: General Housing & Husbandry Of Captive Marsupials p. 246
- Topic 4: Statements On The Use Of Sequential Fractional Analysis And Protein Electrophoresis In Marsupial Research p. 248
- Topic 5. Possum Population Assessment p. 250
- Topic 6: Assessment Of Possum Browse On Vegetation p. 255
- Topic 7: Exploitation Of Possums For Fur And Meat p. 257
- Topic 8: Effect Of Animal Control On Non-Target Species p. 261
- Topic 9: Possums On Offshore Islands p. 267
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Topic 10: Use Of Vernacular Name 'Possum' Or 'Opossum' p. 269
- [Use of Vernacular Name 'Possum' Or 'Opposum'] p. 269
- References p. 271
- Topic 11: Communication Amongst Marsupial Workers p. 272
- Topic 12: Funding Of Marsupial Research p. 275
- Workshop Discussion: Concluding Remarks p. 277
- Priority Ratings For Various Research Topics — by Ben D. Bell p. 279