Publications
This list of publications includes peer-review journal articles, official USGS publications series, reports and more authored by scientists in the Ecosystems Mission Area. A database of all USGS publications, with advanced search features, can be accessed at the USGS Publications Warehouse.
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The impact of disease on wildlife populations
It is postulated that disease is a product of adverse habitats. Overpopulation causes overutilization of food supplies, which results in malnutrition and a decrease in resistance to diseases. Examples of such ecological relationships in populations of Canada geese, California quail, red grouse, deer, rabbits, voles, mice and lemmings are presented.
Authors
C. M. Herman
What should we publish? (Editorial)
Publish residue analysis now, even though interpretation is not yet possible.
Authors
W. H. Stickel
The Breeding Bird Survey, 1967 and 1968
In the Breeding Bird Survey of North America, cooperators ran 982 survey routes in 1967 and 1,174 in 1968. All States except Hawaii and all Canadian Provinces except Newfoundland were included. Roadside routes are selected at random within 1-degree blocks of latitude and longitude. Each 24 1/2-mile route, with 3-minute stops spaced half a mile apart, is driven by automobile. All birds heard or see
Authors
C.S. Robbins, W.T. Van Velzen
The occurrence and significance of pesticide residues in wild animals
No abstract available.
Authors
E. H. Dustman, Lucille F. Stickel
Breeding Biology of the Blue-faced Booby, Sula dactulatra personata, on Green Island, Kure Atoll
No abstract available.
Authors
C.B. Kepler