Material Information |
| Title: |
Vocalization Studies of Two West Indian Manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris) |
| Physical Description: |
Book |
| Language: |
English |
| Creator: |
Stansbury, Amanda L. |
| Publisher: |
New College of Florida |
| Place of Publication: |
Sarasota, Fla. |
| Creation Date: |
2008 |
| Publication Date: |
2008 |
Subjects |
| Subjects / Keywords: |
Manatee
Vocalizations
Behavior |
| Genre: |
bibliography ( marcgt )
theses ( marcgt )
government publication (state, provincial, terriorial, dependent) ( marcgt )
born-digital ( sobekcm )
Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
Notes |
| Abstract: |
Efforts to protect the endangered West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) have encouraged research concerning the role of vocalizations. This paper examined the calls emitted by two captive manatees over a period of six months, comparing vocalization rates of the subjects to behaviors, locations, and environmental factors. Results found little variation between the manatees vocalizing and baseline behavior. The only differences found concerned one manatee who vocalized less frequently when resting, but more often when traveling. Both manatees exhibited distinct location preferences. Past research has found evidence for individualized vocalizations (aspects of calls which are unique to individuals) which could serve as a means of identification. This study examined calls for properties unique to individuals using computer and human sorting measures. Computer measures indicated that Snooty and Muddy Barron have individually unique fundamental frequencies. Human sorters were unable to categorize vocalizations by manatee but were able to cluster calls based on distribution of amplitude. |
| Statement of Responsibility: |
by Amanda L. Stansbury |
| Thesis: |
Thesis (B.A.) -- New College of Florida, 2008 |
| Electronic Access: |
RESTRICTED TO NCF STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY, AND ON-CAMPUS USE |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Source of Description: |
This bibliographic record is available under the Creative Commons CC0 public domain dedication. The New College of Florida, as creator of this bibliographic record, has waived all rights to it worldwide under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights, to the extent allowed by law. |
| Local: |
Faculty Sponsor: Bauer, Gordon |
Record Information |
| Source Institution: |
New College of Florida |
| Holding Location: |
New College of Florida |
| Rights Management: |
Applicable rights reserved. |
| Classification: |
local - S.T. 2008 S79 |
| System ID: |
NCFE004025:00001 |
|
Material Information |
| Title: |
Vocalization Studies of Two West Indian Manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris) |
| Physical Description: |
Book |
| Language: |
English |
| Creator: |
Stansbury, Amanda L. |
| Publisher: |
New College of Florida |
| Place of Publication: |
Sarasota, Fla. |
| Creation Date: |
2008 |
| Publication Date: |
2008 |
Subjects |
| Subjects / Keywords: |
Manatee
Vocalizations
Behavior |
| Genre: |
bibliography ( marcgt )
theses ( marcgt )
government publication (state, provincial, terriorial, dependent) ( marcgt )
born-digital ( sobekcm )
Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
Notes |
| Abstract: |
Efforts to protect the endangered West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) have encouraged research concerning the role of vocalizations. This paper examined the calls emitted by two captive manatees over a period of six months, comparing vocalization rates of the subjects to behaviors, locations, and environmental factors. Results found little variation between the manatees vocalizing and baseline behavior. The only differences found concerned one manatee who vocalized less frequently when resting, but more often when traveling. Both manatees exhibited distinct location preferences. Past research has found evidence for individualized vocalizations (aspects of calls which are unique to individuals) which could serve as a means of identification. This study examined calls for properties unique to individuals using computer and human sorting measures. Computer measures indicated that Snooty and Muddy Barron have individually unique fundamental frequencies. Human sorters were unable to categorize vocalizations by manatee but were able to cluster calls based on distribution of amplitude. |
| Statement of Responsibility: |
by Amanda L. Stansbury |
| Thesis: |
Thesis (B.A.) -- New College of Florida, 2008 |
| Electronic Access: |
RESTRICTED TO NCF STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY, AND ON-CAMPUS USE |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Source of Description: |
This bibliographic record is available under the Creative Commons CC0 public domain dedication. The New College of Florida, as creator of this bibliographic record, has waived all rights to it worldwide under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights, to the extent allowed by law. |
| Local: |
Faculty Sponsor: Bauer, Gordon |
Record Information |
| Source Institution: |
New College of Florida |
| Holding Location: |
New College of Florida |
| Rights Management: |
Applicable rights reserved. |
| Classification: |
local - S.T. 2008 S79 |
| System ID: |
NCFE004025:00001 |
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