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A genomic framework to assist conservation breeding and translocation success: A case study of a critically endangered turtle by Nelson, Holly V., Farquharson, Katherine A., Georges, Arthur, McLennan, Elspeth A., DeGabriel, Jane L., Giese, Melissa, Ormond, Christopher, McFadden, Michael, Skidmore, Adam, Prangell, Jarrad, Belov, Katherine, Hogg, Carolyn J.

“…Conservation breeding programs are an effective approach to addressing biodiversity loss. Captive populations are managed to maintain genetic diversity, yet…”
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Effects of human activity on adelie penguin Pygoscelis adeliae breeding success by Giese, Melissa

“…Adelie pneguin Pygoscelis adeliae colonies were exposed to two forms of human activity currently occurring in Antarctica: nest checking for scientific purposes…”
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Hardly hard-hearted : heart rate responses of incubating Northern Giant petrels (Macronectes halli) to human disturbance on sub-Antarctic Marion Island by DE VILLIERS, Marienne, BAUSE, Mariëtte, GIESE, Melissa, FOURIE, André

“…Guidelines for visitors to sub-Antarctic Marion Island recommend 15 and 100 m minimum approach distances for breeding Northern (Macronectes halli) and Southern…”
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Poly(ε‐caprolactone)‐based shape memory polymers with variable polydimethylsiloxane soft segment lengths by Zhang, Dawei, Giese, Melissa L, Prukop, Stacy L, Grunlan, Melissa A

“…Thermoresponsive shape memory polymers (SMPs) are stimuli‐responsive materials that return to their permanent shape from a temporary shape in response to…”
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PCL-based Shape Memory Polymers with Variable PDMS Soft Segment Lengths by Zhang, Dawei, Giese, Melissa L, Prukop, Stacy L, Grunlan, Melissa A

“…Thermoresponsive shape memory polymers (SMPs) are stimuli-responsive materials that return to their permanent shape from a temporary shape in response to…”
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Testing the minimum approach distance guidelines for incubating Royal penguins Eudyptes schlegeli by Holmes, Nick, Giese, Melissa, Kriwoken, Lorne K.

“…Minimum approach distance guidelines are common tools to maintain a buffer between breeding seabirds and human activity, with the goal of mitigating…”
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A preliminary investigation of the effect of repeated pedestrian approaches to Weddell seals ( Leptonychotes weddellii) by van Polanen Petel, Tamara, Giese, Melissa, Hindell, Mark

“…Repeated exposure to human activity can change the behavioural response of wildlife, having implications for management. Weddell seals ( Leptonychotes…”
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Behaviour and breeding success of gentoo penguins Pygoscelis papua in areas of low and high human activity by HOLMES, Nick D, GIESE, Melissa, ACHURCH, Helen, ROBINSON, Sue, KRIWOKEN, Lorne K

“…A key factor influencing wildlife responses to human activity is the degree to which animals have been previously exposed to human stimuli. On subantarctic…”
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Disturbance of emperor penguin Aptenodytes forsteri chicks by helicopters by GIESE, M, RIDDLE, M

“…Creching emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) chicks were exposed to two overflights by a Sikorsky S-76, twin engine helicopter at 1000m (3300ft), a current…”
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