Estimating variation in home range size and movements of feral pigs on Flinders Island

Project description

Biosecurity Tasmania (Dep Nat Res Env) has collected approximately 12 months of GPS collar data (regularly recorded locations) from 12 feral pigs (Sus scrofa) tracked on Flinders Island in Bass Strait. Biosecurity Tasmania is keen for a student to calculate habitat use, home range size (and its seasonal variation), activity, and movement in response to hunting pressure. The project has a management focus in that the results will be used to assist in the eradication of feral pigs from Flinders Island. Some funding potentially available from Biosecurity Tasmania.

Co-supervisors

• Professor Corey Bradshaw (Flinders)
• Mr Matthew Pauza (Biosecurity Tasmania)

Further information

see globalecologyflinders.com

Assumed knowledge

Basic ecology (required); coding/analytical skills (desired)

Supervisors research focus

see globalecologyflinders.com

Industry involvement

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (Biosecurity)

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