The population and spatial ecology of the numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus) in the Upper Warren, southwest Australia

Sian Thorn

doi:10.26182/tqen-4c72

The population and spatial ecology of the numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus) in the Upper Warren, southwest Australia

Sian Thorn

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Australia has one of the highest extinction rates in the world and 21% of Australia’s endemic terrestrial mammals are threatened. One of these species is the Endangered numbat. The Upper Warren holds the largest numbat population, which lacks information on vital population parameters. I developed capture-recapture methods using remote sensor cameras, providing the first density estimate for this population and exploring optimal sampling designs. I then used GPS technology to further knowledge of the habitat preferences and home range size for this population. Finally, I developed a population viability analysis model to explore future population trajectories under different management scenarios.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	Mitchell, Nicki, Supervisor Firman, Renee, Supervisor Wayne, Adrian, Supervisor
Thesis sponsors	Australian Government Research Training Program
Award date	20 Jun 2023
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.26182/tqen-4c72
Publication status	Unpublished - 2023

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Remote sensor camera traps provide the first density estimate for the largest natural population of the numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus)
Thorn, S., Maxwell, M., Ward, C. & Wayne, A., 14 Apr 2022, In: Wildlife Research. 49, 6, p. 529-539 11 p.
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Remote sensor camera traps provide the first density estimate for the largest natural population of the numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus)

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