PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

*Supervised or co-supervised students

 

1. 121. E. Collins* & R.B. Weladji (2024). Occupancy of Sympatric Central Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes troglodytes) and Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) in Campo Ma’an Conservation Area, Southern Cameroon. International Journal of Primatology 45:1264-1285. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10764-024-00446-2.
   120. L. Lazure* & R.B. Weladji (2024) Exposure to humans and task difficulty levels affect wild raccoons (Procyon lotor) learning. Behavioral Ecology 35: arae046. Doi: 10.1093/beheco/arae046.
   119. A.J. Boucher*, R.B. Weladji, Holand, Ø, & Kumpula, J. (2024) Modelling reindeer rut activity using on-animal acoustic recorders and machine learning. Ecology and Evolution 14(6):e11479. doi: 10.1002/ece3.11479.
   118. L. Puch*, R.B. Weladji, Holand, Ø., & Kumpula, J. (2024). The content of reindeer male vocalisations: acoustic cues to age and size. Bioacoustics 33: 387–399. https://doi.org/10.1080/09524622.2024.2366924
   117. L. Lazure* & R.B. Weladji (2024) Problem-solving ability in wild raccoons, Procyon lotor, in relation to external factors and individual traits. Animal Behaviour 215: 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anbehav.2024.06.015
   116. L. Lazure* & R.B. Weladji (2024) Methods to mitigate human-wildlife conflicts involving common mesopredators: A meta-analysis. Journal of Wildlife Management 88: e22526. https://doi.org/10.1002/jwmg.22526
   115. J. Wang*, R.B. Weladji & X. Meng (2024) Residential green zone as additional habitats for mammals in mountainous area around Beijing, China. Zoologia 41: e23055 (DOI: 10.1590/S1984-4689.v41.e23055)
   114. LPRB Kabelong, Chimi DC, Bakonck LM, Madountsap TN, Endamana D, Ebouele SA, Nyako CM, Nasang JM, Tonga KP, Nana* ENN, R.B. Weladji & Zapfack L. (2024) Determinants of dependency between local communities and forest resources around a protected area of Cameroon. Forestist 74: 189-197 (DOI:10.5152/forestis.2024.23011)
   113. S.C. Engelhardt*, R.B. Weladji, Holand Ø. & Nieminen M. (2023) Evidence suggesting that reindeer mothers allonurse according to the direct reciprocity and generalized reciprocity decision rules. PLOS ONE 18(12): e0295497. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0295497
   112. Lv Q, Zhou X, Lu X, Shen L, Qin Y, Yuan N, R.B. Weladji & Meng X (2023) Influence of stocking density on the stereotypic behavior, fecal cortisol and musk secretion of captive male Alpine musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster). Biologia 78: 3135-3142. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11756-023-01428-0
   111. I.B. Djoko*, R.B. Weladji & P Paré (2023). Diurnality in the defensive behaviour of African honeybees Apis mellifera adansonii and implications for their potential efficacy in beehive fences. Oryx 57: 445-451. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0030605321001721.
   110. K.R. Coombs*, R.B. Weladji, Holand, Ø. & Roed, K.H. (2023). Mismatch between calf paternity and observed copulations between male and female reindeer (Rangifer tarandus): multiple mating in a polygynous ungulate. Current Zoology 69: 377-384. https://doi.org/10.1093/cz/zoac054
   109. J.G. Driscoll*, F.M. Alo*, A. Paoli*, R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand, J. Kumpula, T. Soveri (2023) Influence of operational sex ratio and male age on the intensity of competition in reindeer (Rangifer tarandus). Ethology Ecology & Evolution 35: 16-30. DOI:10.1080/03949370.2021.1975997
   108. I.B. Djoko*, R.B. Weladji & P Paré (2022). Human-Wildlife Conflict in the Campo-Ma’an Technical Operational Unit, southern Cameroon. International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation 14:190-205. IJBC/04.08.22/1560
   107. I.B. Djoko*, R.B. Weladji, A. Granados, P. Paré & G. Body (2022). Fruit availability influences forest elephant habitat use in a human dominated landscape, Campo-Ma’an, southern Cameroon. Tropical Conservation Science 15:1-12. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F19400829221117053.
   106. Ø. Holand, Mizin, I., R.B. Weladji (2022). Reindeer Rangifer tarandus (Linnaeus, 1758). In: Hackländer, K., Zachos, F.E. (eds) Handbook of the Mammals of Europe. Handbook of the Mammals of Europe. Springer, Cham. Pp 247-276. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-65038-8_24-1.
   105. I.B. Djoko*, R.B. Weladji & P Paré (2022). Combining local ecological knowledge and field investigations to assess diet composition and feeding habit of forest elephants in Campo-Ma’an National Park, southern Cameroon. International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation 14:103-114. https://doi.org:10.5897/IJBC2022.1549.
   104. Ø. Holand, Maki-Tanila, T. Kvalnes, K. Muuttoranta, A. Paoli*, J. Pietarinen, R.B. Weladji & B Åhman (2022). The productive herd: Past, present and perspective. In: Horskotte, T, Holand, Ø., Kumpula, J. & J. Moen (eds) Reindeer husbandry and global environmental change – Pastoralism in Fennoscandia. Routledge Taylor and Francis group. London and New York. Pp 191-221.
   103. J. Wang*, Zheng Q, Xia C, Li Y, Zhou M, Sheng Y, R.B. Weladji, Meng X. (2021) Seasonal reproduction of northernmost endangered forest musk deer (Moschus berezovskii) in China and the synchronization with climatic conditions. Czech Journal Animal Science 66:46–54
   102. J. Wang* , R.B. Weladji & X. Meng (2021) Age-related musk secretion and body weight in captive forest musk deer (Moschus berezovskii). North-Western Journal of Zoology 17:294-298
   101. F. Caitlin*, R.B. Weladji, G. Body* & P. Paré (2021). Social associations in captive Caribbean flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber) and their implications for reproduction and flock management. Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research 9:35-40
   100. J. Wang*, R.B. Weladji, Li Y, Zhou M, Geng M, Sheng Y & Meng X. (2021) Reproductive Characteristics and Musk Secretion of Captive Alpine Musk Deer Moschus chrysogaster Hodgson, 1839 (Artiodactyla: Moschidae). Acta Zoologica Bulgarica 73:471-477. http://www.acta-zoologica-bulgarica.eu/2021/002475
   99. I.B. Djoko*, A. Granados*, R.B. Weladji & P Paré (2021). First direct leopard evidence in 20 years in Campo-Ma’an conservation area, Cameroon. IUCN Cat News 72:3-4
   98. C. Pelletier *, R.B.Weladji, L. Lazure*, P. Paré (2020) Zoo Soundscape: Daily variation of low to high frequency sounds. Zoo Biology 39:374-391. DOI:10.1002/zoo.21560
   97. A. Paoli*, R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand & J. Kumpula (2020) Response of reindeer mating time to climatic variability. BMC Ecology 20:44 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12898-020-00312-8)
   96. S.C. Tsakem*, M.N. Tchamba & R.B. Weladji (2020) Human-Gorilla conflicts around the Lobéké National Park (Cameroon): implications for conservation and local development. Nature et Faune 33:44-48.
   95. B.L.P.R. Kabelong*, Zapfack L., R.B. Weladji, Chimi D.C., Nyako M. C., Nasang J.M., Madountsap T.N. and Tabue M.R. B. (2020) Biodiversity and carbon sequestration potential in two types of tropical rainforest, Cameroon. Acta Oecologica 105:103562.
   94. A. Paoli*, R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand & J. Kumpula (2020) Early-life conditions determine the between-individual heterogeneity in plasticity of calving date in reindeer. Journal of Animal Ecology 89:370-383.
   93. A. Paoli*, R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand & J. Kumpula (2020) The onset in spring and the end in autumn of the thermal and vegetative growing season affect calving time and reproductive success in reindeer. Current Zoology 66:123-134.
   92. L.P.R. B. Kabelong*, L. Zapfack, R.B. Weladji, D.C. Chimi, M.C. Nyako, Y.E. Bocko, D.M. Essono, J.M. Nasang, T.N. Madountsap, M.C.I. Abessolo, M.R.K. Sakouma, M.S. Mamadou, F.J.S. Palla, T.K. Peguy, R. Jiagho, T.L. Kenmou, K.J.U.A Choumele, Y.A.B.A. Anyam and M.R.B. Tabue (2020). Floristic diversity and carbon stocks in the periphery of Deng-Deng National Park, Eastern Cameroon. Journal of Forestry Research 31:989-1003.
   91. J.Y. Zhao, J. Wang*, Y. Li, M. Zhou, R.B. Weladji, J.T. Bonoan*, & X. Meng (2020) Temporal pattern of parturition in captive Alpine must deer (Moschus sifanicus) Biologia 75:259-266 (published online: DOI:10.2478/s11756-019-00293-0).
   90. E.J. Anderson*, R.B. Weladji & P. Paré (2019). Behavioural response of zoo-housed Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata) to changes in exhibit and social group. Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research 7(3):109-116.
   89. J. Beaudin-Judd *, R.B.Weladji, L. Lazure, P. Paré (2019) Activity budget and spatial distribution of Bennett’s wallabies (Macropus rufogriseus) in open versus closed exhibit designs. Zoo Biology 38:258-265
   88. Ø. Holand & R.B. Weladji (2019) Rangifer mating strategies. In M. Tryland & S.J. Kutz (eds) Reindeer and Caribou: Health and Disease. CRC Press
   87. L.P.R. B. Kabelong*, L. Zapfack, R.B. Weladji, D.C., J.M. Nasang, D.C. Chimi, M.C. Nyako, T.N. Madountsap, D.M. Essono, P.J.M. Sahnone, R. Jiagho, T.L.M. Kwomegne, M.R.B. Tabue and F.J.S. Palla (2018). Characterization and Conservation Status of Evergreen Rainforest Understory: Case of Campo Ma’an National Park (Cameroon). Journal of Plant Sciences 6:107-116.
   86. A. Paoli*, R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand & J. Kumpula (2018) Winter and spring climatic conditions influence timing and synchrony of calving in reindeer. PLoS One 13:1–21. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0195603
   85. J. Wang*, P. Wang, A. Aryal, X. Meng, R.B. Weladji (2018) Summer habitat selection of reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) governs on the unprotected forest and human interface in china. Ekologia 37:112-121
   84. J.S. Strong *, R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand, K.H. Røed & M. Nieminen (2017) Personality and fitness consequences of flight initiation distance and mating behavior in subdominant male reindeer (Rangifer tarandus). Ethology 123:484-492
   83. R.B. Weladji, G. Body*, Ø. Holand, X. Meng & M. Nieminen (2017) Temporal variation in the operational sex ratio and male mating behaviours in reindeer (Rangifer tarandus). Behavioural Processes 140:96-103
   82. E.J. Anderson*, R.B. Weladji & P. Paré (2016). Changes in the dominance hierarchy of captive female Japanese macaques as a consequence of merging two previously-established groups. Zoo Biology 35:505-512.
   81. Q. Shi, Y. Guo, S.C. Engelhardt*, R. B. Weladji, Y. Zhou, M. Long & X. Meng (2016) Endangered wild yak (Bos grunniens) in the Tibetan plateau and adjacent regions: Population size, distribution, conservation perspectives and its relation to the domestic subspecies. Journal for Nature Conservation 32: 35-43
   80. S.C. Engelhardt*, R. B. Weladji, Ø. Holand, and M. Nieminen (2016) Allonursing in reindeer, Rangifer tarandus: a test of the kin-selection hypothesis. Journal of Mammalogy 97:689-700
   79. S.C. Engelhardt*, R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand, and M. Nieminen (2016) Allosuckling in reindeer (Rangifer tarandus): a test of the improved nutrition and    compensation hypotheses. Mammalian Biology 81:146-152
   78. S. Ucchedu*, G. Body*, R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand & M. Nieminen (2015) Foraging competition in large groups overrides the benefits of harassment avoidance during the rut in female reindeer. Oecologia 179:711-718
   77. M.N. Tchamba, P.C. Fondja Hendji, R.B. Weladji & G.M. Etoga (2015) Abondance et Distribution des Grands Singes et des Activites Humaines dans le Parc National de Campo Ma’an (Sud Cameroun). Tropicultura NS: 3-11
   76. G. Body*, R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand & M. Nieminen (2015) Measuring variation in the frequency of group fission and fusion from continuous monitoring of group size. Journal of Mammalogy 96: 791-799 (DOI:10.1093/jmammal/gyv084)
   75. S.C. Tsakem*, M.N. Tchamba & R.B. Weladji (2015) Les gorilles du Parc National de Lobéké (Cameroun): interactions avec les populations locales et implications pour la conservation. Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci. 9(1): 270-280
   74. G. Body*, R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand & M. Nieminen (2015) Fission-fusion group dynamics in reindeer reveal an increase of cohesiveness at the beginning of the peak rut. Acta Ethologica 18:101-110(Doi: 10.1007/s10211-014-0190-8)
   73. N. Djaković*, Ø. Holand, A.L. Hovland, R.B. Weladji, K.H. Røed & M. Nieminen (2015) Effects of males’ presence on female behaviour during rut. Ethology Ecology & Evolution 27:148-160.
   72. M.N. Tchamba, R.B. Weladji, D. Foguekem & M. Loomis (2014) Plant biomass density as an indicator of food supply for elephants (Loxodonta africana) in Waza National Park, Cameroon. Tropical Conservation Science 7:747-764.
   71. S.C. Engelhardt*, R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand, K.H. Røed & M. Nieminen (2014) Evidence of reciprocal allonursing in reindeer, Rangifer tarandus. Ethology 121:245-249
   70. S.C. Tsakem*, M.N. Tchamba, R.B. Weladji & S.A. Kamgang (2014) Les Gorilles du Parc National de Lobéké, (Cameroun) : Utilisation de l’habitat et Implications pour la conservation. Parcs et réserves 69:15-25
   69. S.C. Engelhardt*, R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand, C.M. de Rioja, R.K. Ehmann & M. Nieminen (2014) Allosuckling in reindeer (Rangifer tarandus): milk-theft, mismothering or kin selection? Behavioural Processes 107:133-141.
   68. G. Body*, R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand & M. Nieminen (2014) Highly competitive reindeer males control female behavior during the rut. PLOS ONE 9: e95618.
   67. T. Kalioujny*, R.B. Weladji, O. Paré & S.C. Engelhardt (2014) The effect of zoo visitors on activity patterns of captive African herbivores. Journal of Biodiversity Management and Forestry 2:3 (online: http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2327-4417.1000112).
   66. Natalka A. Melnycky*, R.B. Weladji, Øystein Holand & Mauri Nieminen (2013) Scaling of antler size in reindeer (Rangifer tarandus): sexual dimorphism and variability in resource allocation. Journal of Mammalogy 94:1371–1379.
   65. I. Hébert* & R.B. Weladji (2013) The use of coniferous forests and cutovers by Newfoundland woodland caribou. Forest Ecology and Management 291: 318-325.
   64. Ø. Holand, L. L’Italien*, R.B. Weladji, N. Djaković*, K. Røed, A.L. Hovland & M. Nieminen (2012) Shit happens – a glimpse into males’ mating tactics in a polygynous ungulate – the reindeer. Rangifer 32:65-72.
   63. G. Body*, R.B. Weladji & Ø. Holand (2012) The recursive model as a new approach to validate and monitor activity sensors. Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology 66:1531-1541.
   62. L. L’Italien*, R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand, K.H. Røed, M. Nieminen & S.D. Côté (2012) Mating group size and stability in reindeer: the effects of male characteristics, sex ratio and male age-structure. Ethology 118:783-792.
   61. A. Granados*, R.B. Weladji & M. Loomis (2012) Movement and occurrence of two elephants herds in a human-dominated landscape, Bénoué Wildlife Conservation Area, Cameroon. Tropical Conservation Science 5:150-162.
   60. Ø. Holand, R.B. Weladji, A. Mysterud, K.H. Røed, E. Reimers & M. Nieminen (2012) Induced orphaning reveals post-weaning maternal care in reindeer. European Journal of Wildlife Research 58:589-596.
   59. E. M. Tennenhouse*, R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand & M. Nieminen (2012) Timing of reproductive effort differs between young and mature male reindeer. Annales Zoologici Fennici 49:152-160
   58. A. Granados* & R.B. Weladji (2012) Human-elephant conflict around Bénoué National Park, Cameroon: Influence on local attitudes and implications for conservation. Human Dimension of Wildlife 17:77-90
   57. N. Djaković*, Ø. Holand, A.L. Hovland, K. Røed, R.B. Weladji, E. Fjelstad & M. Nieminen (2012) Association patterns and kinship in female reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) during rut. Acta Ethologica 15:165–171.
   56. S.K. Bobo & R.B. Weladji (2011) The development of management strategies to mitigate wildlife and land use conflicts in the Mbam and Djerem region, Cameroon. Human Dimension of Wildlife 16:445-457
   55. S. Engelhardt * & R.B. Weladji (2011) Effects of human exposure levels on flight initiation distance and distance to refuge in foraging grey squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) . Canadian Journal of Zoology 89:823-830
   54. R.B. Weladji & K. Laflamme-Mayer* (2011) Influence of environmental conditions on sex allocation in the black rhinoceros population of Mkhuze Game Reserve, South Africa. African Journal of Ecology 49: 471-480.
   53. S.C. McCarthy*, R.B. Weladji, C. Doucet & P. Saunders (2011) Woodland caribou calf recruitment in relation to calving/post-calving landscape composition. Rangifer 31:35-47.
   52. C.C. Morden*, R.B. Weladji, E. Rosptad, E. Dahl & Ø. Holand (2011) Use of faecal pellet size to differentiate age classes in female Svalbard reindeer Rangifer tarandus platyrhynchus. Wildlife Biology 17:441-448
   51. C.C. Morden*, R.B. Weladji, E. Ropstad, E. Dahl, Ø. Holand, G. Mastromonaco & M. Nieminen (2011) Faecal Hormones as a Non-Invasive Population Monitoring Method for Reindeer and Caribou. Journal of Wildlife Management 75:1426-1435
   50. E.M. Tennenhouse*, R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand, K.H. Røed & M. Nieminen (2011) Mating group composition influence somatic costs and activity in rutting dominant male reindeer (Rangifer tarandus). Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology 65:287-295.
   49. Ø. Holand, A.A. Ims & R.B. Weladji (2010) Scale-dependent effects of summer density on autumn mass in reindeer. Rangifer 30: 15-29
   48. A. Angassa, G. Oba, A.C. Treydte & R.B. Weladji (2010) Role of traditional enclosures on the diversity of herbaceous vegetation in a semi-arid rangeland, southern Ethiopia. Livestock Research for Rural Development 22 (9):http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd22/9/anga22163.htm
   47. R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand, J.-M. Gaillard, N.G. Yoccoz, A. Mysterud, M. Nieminen & N. Chr. Stenseth (2010) Age-specific changes in different components of reproductive output in female reindeer: Terminal allocation or senescence? Oecologia 162: 261-271
   46. J.T. Gradé, R.B. Weladji, J.R.S. Tabuti & P. Van Damme (2009) Healer-Driven Ethnoveterinary Knowledge Diffusion among Semi-Nomadic Pastoralists in Karamoja, Uganda. Afrika Focus 22: 58-75
   45. J.T. Gradé, R.B. Weladji & P. Van Damme (2009) Embracing Ethnoveterinary Knowledge Diffusion in Karamoja, Uganda: A Strategy to Strengthen in: D. Knaute & S Kagan (eds.), Sustainability in Karamoja? Rethinking the Terms of Global Sustainability in a Crisis Region of Africa, Rüdiger Köppe Verlag, Köln. 527 pages ISBN 978-3-89645-256-6; pp 455-471 (Book chapter)
   44. S. Couturier, S.D. Côté, R. Otto, R.B. Weladji & J. Huot (2009) variation in calf body mass in migratory caribou: the role of habitat, climate, and movements. Journal of Mammalogy 90: 442-452
   43. J.T. Gradé, B.L. Arble, R.B. Weladji & P. Van Damme (2008) Anthelmintic efficacy and dose determination of Albizia anthelmintica against gastrointestinal nematodes in naturally infected Ugandan sheep. Veterinary Parasitology 157: 267-274
   42. G. Oba, R.B. Weladji, D.J. Msangameno, L.M. Kaitira & J. Stave (2008) Scaling effects of proximate desertification drivers on soil nutrients in northeastern Tanzania. Journal of Arid Environments 72: 1820-1829
   41. A. Simard, S. Coté, R.B. Weladji & J. Huot (2008) Feedback effects of chronic browsing on life-history traits of a large herbivore. Journal of Animal Ecology 77: 678–686
   40. R.B. Weladji, A. Loison, J.-M. Gaillard, Ø. Holand, A. Mysterud, N.G. Yoccoz, M. Nieminen & N. Chr. Stenseth (2008) Heterogeneity in individual quality overrides costs of reproduction in female reindeer. Oecologia 156: 237-247
   39. A. Simard, S.D. Coté, R.B. Weladji, S. de Bellefeuille & J. Huot (2007) Un siècle de broutement intensif sur l’ île d’Anticosti : les cerfs d’aujourd’hui en payent-ils le prix? Le Naturaliste Canadien 131 : 33-37
   38. Ø. Holand, K.R. Askim, K.H. Røed, R.B. Weladji, H. Gjøstein & M. Nieminen. (2007) No evidence of inbreeding avoidance in a polygynous ungulate – the reindeer (Rangifer tarandus). Biology Letters 3: 36-39
   37. R.B. Weladji & Ø. Holand (2006) Influences of large-scale climatic variability on reindeer population dynamics – implications for reindeer herding in Norway. Climate Research 32: 119-127
   36. D. Berteaux, M.M. Humphries, C.J. Krebs. M. Lima, A.G. McAdam, N. Pettorelli, D. Réale, T. Saitoh, E. Tkadlec, R.B. Weladji & N. C. Stenseth (2006) Constraints to predicting the effects of climate change on mammals. Climate Research 32: 151-158
   35. M.H. Abebe, G. Oba, A. Angassa & R.B. Weladji (2006) The role of area enclosures and fallow age in the restoration of plant diversity in northern Ethiopia. African Journal of Ecology 44: 507-514
   34. R.B. Weladji, J.-M. Gaillard, N.G. Yoccoz, Ø. Holand, A. Mysterud, A. Loison, M. Nieminen & N. Chr. Stenseth (2006) Good reindeer mothers live longer and become better in raising offspring. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London – Biology 273: 1239-1244
   33. Ø. Holand, A. Mysterud, K.H. Røed, T. Coulson, H. Gjostein, R.B. Weladji & M. Nieminen (2006) Adaptive adjustment of offspring sex ratio and maternal reproductive effort in an iteroparous mammal. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London – Biology 273: 293-299
   32. Ø. Holand, R.B. Weladji, K.H. Røed, H. Gjøstein, J. Kumpula, J.-M. Gaillard, M.E. Smith, M. Nieminen & (2006) Male age structure influences females’ mass change during rut in a polygynous ungulate: the reindeer (Rangifer tarandus). Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology 59: 682-688
   31. R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand, G. Steinheim, J.E. Colman, H. Gjostein & A. Kosmo (2005) Sexual dimorphism and intercorhort variation in reindeer calf antler length is associated with density and weather. Oecologia 145: 549-555
   30. G. Steinheim, Nordheim, L.A., R.B. Weladji, I. Gordon, T. Ådnøy & Ø. Holand (2005) Differences in choice of diet between sheep breeds grazing mountain pastures in Norway. Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Sect. A. – Animal Science 55: 16-20
   29. A. Sheuyange, G. Oba & R.B. Weladji (2005) Effects of anthropogenic fire history on savanna vegetation in northeastern Namibia. Journal of Environmental Management 75: 189-198
   28. N. Pettorelli, R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand, A. Mysterud, H. Breie & N. Chr. Stenseth (2005) The relative role of winter and spring conditions: linking climate and landscape-scale plant phenology to alpine reindeer body mass. Biology Letters 1: 24-26
   27. G. Steinheim, Per Wegge, Jo I. Fjellstad, Shant R. Jnawali & R.B. Weladji (2005) Dry season diets and habitat use of sympatric Asian elephants and Greater One-horned rhinoceros in Nepal. Journal of Zoology 265: 377-385
   26. Ø. Holand, R.B. Weladji, H. Gjøstein, J. Kumpula, M.E. Smith, M. Nieminen & K.H. Røed (2004) Reproductive effort in relation to maternal social rank in reindeer (Rangifer tarandus). Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology 57: 69-76.
   25. H. Gjøstein, Ø. Holand, T. Bolstad, K. Hove & R.B. Weladji (2004) Effect of calf stimulation on milk let down in reindeer (Rangifer tarandus). Rangifer 24: 3-6
   24. Ø. Holand. H. Gjøstein, A. Losvar, J. Kumpula, M.E. Smith, K.H. Røed, M. Nieminen & R.B. Weladji (2004) Social rank in female reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) – effects of body mass, antler size and age. Journal of Zoology 263: 365-372
   23. M. Tweheyo, K.A. Lye & R.B. Weladji (2004). Chimpanze diet and habitat selection in Budongo Forest Reserve, Uganda. Forest Ecology and Management 188: 267-278.
   22. H. Gjostein, Ø. Holand & R.B. Weladji (2004) Milk production and composition in reindeer (Rangifer tarandus): effect of lactational stage. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology A. 137: 649-656
   21. G. Steinheim, R.B. Weladji , T. Skogan, Ø. Holand, A.O. Skjelvåg & T. Ådnøy. (2004) Climatic variability and effects on ungulate body weight: the case of domestic sheep. Annales Zoologici Fennici 41: 525-538
   20. A.L. Mapinduzi, G. Oba, R.B. Weladji & J.E. Colman (2003) Use of indigenous ecological knowledge of the Maasai pastoralists for assessing rangeland biodiversity in Tanzania. African Journal of Ecology 41: 329-336
   19. R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand, N.G. Yoccoz & D. Lenvik (2003) Maternal age and offspring sex ratio variation in reindeer (Rangifer tarandus). Annales Zoologici Fennici 40: 357-363
   18. R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand, G. Steinheim & D. Lenvik (2003) Sex-specific preweaning maternal care in reindeer (Rangifer tarandus t.). Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology 53:308-314
   17. R.B. Weladji & Ø. Holand (2003). Sex ratio variation in reindeer: a test of the extrinsic modification hypothesis. Wildlife Biology 9: 29-36
   16. R.B. Weladji, & M.N. Tchamba (2003). Conflict between people and protected areas within the Bénoué Wildlife Conservation Area, North Cameroon. Oryx 37: 72-79
   15. R.B. Weladji, G. Steinheim, Ø. Holand, Stein R. Moe, T. Almøy & T. Ådnøy (2003). Temporal patterns of juvenile body weight variability in sympatric reindeer and sheep. Annales Zoologici Fennici 40: 17-26
   14. R.B. Weladji, G. Steinheim, E. Post, Ø. Holand & T. Ådnøy (2003). Pre-oestrus body weight affects lambing success in primiparous sheep. Acta. Agric. Scand., Sect. A, Animal Science 53: 35-40
   13. R.B. Weladji & Ø. Holand (2003) Global climate change and reindeer: effects of winter weather on the autumn weight and growth of calves. Oecologia 136: 317-323
   12. R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand & T. Almøy (2003) Use of climatic data to assess the effect of insect harassment on the autumn weight of reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) calves. Journal of Zoology 260: 79-85
   11. D.T. Asefa, G. Oba, R.B. Weladji & J.E. Colman (2003). Assessment of restoration of biodiversity in degraded High Mountain grazing lands in northern Ethiopia. Land Degradation and Development 14: 25-38.
   10. G. Oba, R.B. Weladji, W.J. Lusigi & N.C. Stenseth (2003). Scale dependent effects of grazing on rangeland degradation in northern Kenya: a test of equilibrium and non-equilibrium hypotheses. Land Degradation and Development 14: 83-94.
   9. G. Steinheim, Nordheim, L.A., R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand & T. Ådnøy (2003) Digestive tract anatomy of Norwegian sheep: difference between breeds. Acta. Agric. Scand., Sect. A, Animal Science 53: 155-158.
   8. R.B. Weladji, R.S. Moe & P. Vedeld (2003). Attitudes of the wildlife resource users towards wildlife policy and the Bénoué Wildlife Conservation Area, North Cameroon. Environmental Conservation 30 (4): 334-343
   7. R.B. Weladji & B.C. Forbes (2002). Disturbance effects of human activities onRangifer tarandus habitat: implications for life history and population dynamics. Polar Geography 26: 171-186
   6. R.B. Weladji, A. Mysterud, Ø. Holand & D. Lenvik (2002). Age-related reproductive effort in reindeer (Rangifer tarandus): evidence of senescence. Oecologia 131: 79-82
   5. R.B. Weladji, D.R. Klein, Ø. Holand & A. Mysterud (2002). Comparative response of Rangifer tarandus and other northern ungulates to climatic variability. Rangifer 22: 33-50.
   4. R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand, G. Steinheim & H. Hansen (2002). Effect of “owners” selection strategies on autumn weight in reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) calves. Rangifer 22: 107-113
   3. G. Oba, N.C. Stenseth & R.B. Weladji (2002). Impacts of shifting agriculture on a floodplain woodland regeneration in dryland, Kenya. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment 90: 211-216.

OTHER PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

 

1. 2. I. Hébert, R.B. Weladji & B. Adams (2013) The Effect of Woodland Caribou Range Components on Habitat Selection and Forestry Activity. Proceedings of the IVth International Wildlife Management Congress, 9-12 July 2012, Durban, South Africa. Pp 81-89. Editors: James W. Cain III & Jason P. Marshal
   1. R.B. Weladji (2002) Some characteristics of reindeer herding in northern Finland, northern Norway, and Kola Peninsula: overview and comparison. In: Soppela P., Ruth W., Åhman B. & Riseth J.A. (eds) Reindeer as a keystone species in the North – Biological, Cultural and Socio-Economic Aspects. Arctic Centre Reports 38:141-143
   1. D. Koulagna & R.B. Weladji (1996). Gestion participative des Aires Protégées dans la Province du Nord Cameroun. Editions SNV-Cameroun. 30 pages.

PRESENTATIONS AT CONFERENCES (ORAL PRESENTATIONS AND POSTERS)

 

1. 1. 112. Anougue*, F., R.B. Weladji and S. Masi (2024). Behavioral response of western gorilla to human presence in the Campo Ma’an national park, southern Cameroon. Quebec Center for Biodiversity Society. 19-21 February 2024, Montreal, Québec, Canada (Oral Presentation).
      111. Anougue*, F., R.B. Weladji, and S. Masi (2024). Factors influencing the activity pattern of habituated western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) in the Campo Ma’an National Park, Southern Cameroon. Société Québécoise d’Étude Biologique du Comportement. 16-17 November, 2024, Montreal, Québec, Canada, p. 15 (Oral Presentation)
      110. Mimeault*, L. and Weladji, R.B. (2024). Forest elephants in a human-dominated landscape: are they risk-takers? Society for the Study of Animal Behaviour. 12-13 December, 2024, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (Poster Presentation).
      109. Mimeault*, L. and Weladji, R.B. (2024). Les éléphants de forêt dans un habitat dominé par l’humain : sont-ils des preneurs de risques? Société Québécoise d’Étude Biologique du Comportement. 15-17 November, 2024, Montréal, Québec, Canada (Oral Presentation).
      108. Vielle*, C., Engelhardt, S.C., Weladji, R.B. (2024). The feedback loop between altruism and social structure in semi-natural Rattus norvegicus. 49th Annual Meeting of the Société Québécoise d’Étude Biologique du Comportement. 15-17 November, 2024, Montreal, Québec, Canada, (Poster Presentation).
      107. Roy*, M.S., R.B. Weladji & Ø. Holand (2024). Influence du statut reproducteur des femelles sur le comportement des rennes (Rangifer tarandus) pendant le rut. Société Québécoise d’Étude Biologique du Comportement. 15-17 November, 2024, Montréal, Québec, Canada, p. 7 (Oral Presentation).
      106. L. Lazure* and R.B. Weladji (2024) Cognition of racoon (Procyon lotor) in relation to human presence in protected areas, Quebec, Canada. Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution. 26-29 May, 2024, Vancouver, BC, Canada, Poster presentation.
      105. Mimeault*, L. and Weladji, R.B. (2023). Impact of habitat loss on forest elephant and their interactions with humans in southern Cameroon. Société Québécoise d’Étude Biologique du Comportement. 3-5 November, 2023, Montréal, Québec, Canada (Oral Presentation).
      104. Anougue*, F., R.B. Weladji and S. Masi (2023). Behavioral response of western gorilla to human presence in the Campo Ma’an national park, southern Cameroon. Société Québécoise d’Étude Biologique du Comportement . 3-5 November 2023, Montreal, Québec, Canada, P ,10 (Oral Presentation).
      103. Roy*, M.S., R.B. Weladji & Ø. Holand (2023). Influence du statut reproducteur des femelles sur les comportements d’accouplement des rennes (Rangifer tarandus). Société Québécoise d’Étude Biologique du Comportement. 3-5 November, 2023, Montréal, Québec, Canada, p. 32 (Poster).
      102. L. Lazure* and R.B. Weladji (2023). Managing conflicts with mammal mesopredators: What works, and the promise of cognitive studies. Wildlife Research and Conservation conference. Berlin, Germany. 9-11 September 2023 (oral)
      101. S. Doyon-Degroote*, R.B. Weladji, P. Paré & L. Lazure. (2023). Assessing the Behavioural and Physiological Wellbeing of Ambassador Animals. Association of Zoos and Aquariums. 9-14 September, 2023, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America (poster #9).
      100. Doyon-Degroote*, S., Weladji, R.B., Paré, P. & Lazure, L. (2023). Ambassador Animal Welfare: Impact of Education Programs on Behavioural and Physiological Wellbeing. Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution. 11-14 June, 2023, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Oral presentation.
      99. Holand, Ø., A. Paoli*, R.B. Weladji, & M. Nieminen (2023). Supplementary winter fed domestic reindeer improve their vtal rates and the herd’s production potential. North American Caribou Workshop – Arctic Ungulate Conference, May 8-12th, 2023, Anchorage, AK, USA, p. 22 (Oral presentation). .
      98. Boucher*, A.J., Weladji, R.B., Holand, Ø. & Kumpula, J. (2023). Modelling reindeer rut behaviour using animal-borne acoustic recorders and deep learning. North American Caribou Workshop – Arctic Ungulate Conference, May 8-12th, 2023, Anchorage, AK, USA, p. 68 (Oral presentation) .
      97. Lazure*, L., Weladji, R.B. and Paré, P. 2022. Management and cognition of mammal mesopredators in relation to human presence. Symposium d’écologie comportementale de Montréal 2022. Montréal, QC. May 5 (poster) .
      96. Anougue*, F., R.B. Weladji, S. Masi (2022). Habituation and ecology of western lowland gorillas for conservation and ecotourism in the Campo Ma’an National Park, Southern Cameroon. Société Québécoise d’Étude Biologique du Comportement. 4-6 November, 2022, Gatineau, Québec, Canada, p. 32 (Oral Presentation).
      95. Doyon-Degroote*, S., R.B. Weladji, P. Paré & L. Lazure* (2022). Ambassador Animal Welfare: Impact of Education Programs on Behavioral and Physiological Wellbeing. Société Québécoise d’Étude Biologique du Comportement. 4-6 November, 2022, Gatineau, Québec, Canada, p. 35 (oral presentation)..
      94. Boucher* A.J., Ø. Holand, J. Kumpula & R.B. Weladji (2022). Modelling reindeer rut behaviour using animal-borne acoustic recorders and deep learning. Société Québécoise d’Étude Biologique du Comportement. 4-6 November, 2022, Gatineau, Québec, Canada, p. 67 (poster)..
      93. Djoko* I.B., Weladji, R.B., A. Granados, P. Paré & G. Body (2022). Fruit availability influences forest elephant habitat use in a human dominated landscape, Campo-Ma’an, southern Cameroon. Canadian Black Scientists Network. BE-STEMM National Research Conference 2022 (oral presentation online).
      92. Lazure*, L., Weladji, R.B. and Paré, P. 2021. Cognition of raccoons exposed to humans in protected areas. International Congress of Zoology. Virtual. Nov. 22-24 (oral).
      91. Puch*, L., Weladji, R.B., Holand, Ø. & Kumpula, J. (2020). The role of male vocalisations in sexual selection in reindeer Rangifer tarandus. Colloque virtuel SQEBC (Société Québécoise pour l’Étude Biologique du Comportement), November 2 – December 15, 2020, online (poster presentation)..
      90. Djoko* I. B.,　R.B. Weladji & P. Paré　(2020). Use of African honeybees (Apis mellifera adansonii, Latreille, 1804) to mitigate crop raiding by elephants: an experimental approach. Quebec Centre for Biodiversity Science. (Oral présentation).
      89. Puch*, L., Weladji, R.B., Holand, Ø. & Kumpula, J. (2020). The role of male vocalisations in sexual selection in reindeer Rangifer tarandus. ABC Conference 2020 – The 2nd African Bioacoustics Community Conference, November 2-5, 2020, online (poster presentation).
      88. Djoko* I. B.,　R.B. Weladji & P. Paré　(2020). Use of African honeybees (Apis mellifera adansonii, Latreille, 1804) to mitigate crop raiding by elephants: an experimental approach. Société Québécoise pour l’Étude Biologique du Comportement. December 10, 2020. (oral presentation).
      87. Puch*, L., Weladji, R.B., Holand, Ø. & Kumpula, J. (2020). The role of male vocalisations in sexual selection in reindeer Rangifer tarandus. ABS 2020 Virtual Meeting – The 57th Annual Conference of the Animal Behavior Society, July 28-31, 2020, online (oral presentation).
      86. K.R. Coombs*, Weladji, R.B., Holand, Ø. & Roed, K.H. (2020). Mismatch between calf paternity and observed copulations between male and female reindeer (Rangifer tarandus): are female reindeer polyandrous? Colloque virtuel SQEBC (Société Québécoise pour l’Étude Biologique du Comportement), November 2 – December 15, 2020, online (oral presentation).
      85. K.R. Coombs*, Weladji, R.B., Holand, Ø. & Roed, K.H. (2020). Promiscuity in female reindeer: the influence of harassment, male infertility, and post-copulatory selection. ABS 2020 Virtual Meeting – The 57th Annual Conference of the Animal Behavior Society, July 28-31, 2020, online (oral presentation).
      84. J.T.R. Bonoan*, R.B. Weladji, G. Body, Ø Holand, & K. Roed (2020) Female reindeer do not assort based on relatedness and age during the rut, but socialize less as they get older. ABS 2020 Virtual Meeting – The 57th Annual Conference of the Animal Behavior Society, July 28-31, 2020, online (oral presentation)..
      83. K.R. Coombs* & R.B. Weladji (2019). Promiscuity in female reindeer: the influence of harassment, male infertility, and post-copulatory selection. Société Québécoise d’Étude Biologique du Comportement. 1-3 November, 2019, Montréal, Québec, Canada, p. 55 (poster).
      82. J.T.R. Bonoan*, R.B. Weladji, G. Body, Ø Holand, & K. Roed (2019) Female reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) do not associate based on their relatedness, but socialise less as they get older. Société Québécoise d’Étude Biologique du Comportement. 1-3 November, 2019, Montréal, Québec, Canada. P. 23 (oral presentation)..
      81. J.T.R. Bonoan*, R.B. Weladji, Ø Holand, & K. Roed (2019) Female reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) do not associate based on their relatedness, but socialise less as they get older. Quebec Centre for Biodiversity Sciences Congress, 18-20 December 2019. Concordia University, Montréal, Québec, Canada. (oral presentation).li>
      80. Lazure* L. & R.B. Weladji (2019) Management and cognition of mammal mesopredators interacting with humans. Société Québécoise d’Étude Biologique du Comportement. 1-3 November, 2019, Montréal, Québec, Canada (poster).
      79. Djoko* I. B.,　R.B. Weladji & P. Paré　(2018). 　Interactions between people and protected areas: the case of Campo – Ma’an National Park, Southern Cameroon. Société Québécoise d’Étude Biologique du Comportement. 16-18 November, 2018, Trois- Rivières, Québec, Canada (poster).
      78. Lazure* L & R.B. Weladji (2018) Behaviour of mammal mesopredators interacting with humans in protected areas. Quebec Centre for Biodiversity Science. 11-12 December, 2018, Montréal, Québec, Canada (poster).
      77. Lazure* L &, R.B. Weladji (2018) Behaviour of mammal mesopredators interacting with humans in protected areas. Société Québécoise d’Étude Biologique du Comportement. 16-18 November, 2018, Trois- Rivières, Québec, Canada (poster).
      76. Paoli*, A., Weladji, R.B., Holand, Ø. & Kumpula, J. (2018) Response of reindeer breeding time to a changing spring climate. SFÉcologie 2018 – International conference on ecological sciences of the French Society of Ecology and Evolution (Sfe²), October 22-25th, 2018, Rennes, France (oral presentation).
      75. C. Pelletier*, R.B. Weladji, P. Paré & L. Lazure (2018) Impact of anthropogenic sounds on the welfare of zoo animals. Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Annual Conference, September 23-27^th, 2018, Seattle, WA, United States of America (poster presentation).
      74. C. Pelletier*, R.B. Weladji, P. Paré & L. Lazure (2018) Impact of anthropogenic sounds on the welfare of zoo animals. Quebec Centre for Biodiversity Science (QCBS) Annual Conference, December 10-12th, 2018, Montreal, QC, Canada (poster and oral presentation).
      73. C. Pelletier*, R.B. Weladji, P. Paré & L. Lazure (2017) Impact of ultrasounds and visitors’ noise pollution on the behaviour and welfare of zoo animals. 42^nd edition of the meeting of the Société Québécoise pour l’Étude Biologique du Comportement (SQEBC), November 3-5^th, 2017, Ottawa, ON, Canada (poster presentation).
      72. J. Driscoll*, R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand & J. Kumpula (2017) The relationship between operational sex ratio (OSR) and the intensity of competition in reindeer (Rangifer tarandus L.): the effect of male age. 42^nd edition of the meeting of the Société Québécoise pour l’Étude Biologique du Comportement (SQEBC), November 3-5^th, 2017, Ottawa, ON, Canada (poster presentation).
      71. A. Paoli*, R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand & J. Kumpula (2016) The proportion of males and female body weight influence the calving phenology of a semi-domesticated reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) population. Annual QCBS (Quebec Center for Biodiversity Science) symposium, December 14-16^th, 2016, Montreal, QC, Canada (oral presentation) .
      70. A. Paoli*, R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand & J. Kumpula (2016) Calving phenology of a semi-domesticated reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) population in relation to proportion of males and mother’s characteristics. 41^st edition of the meeting of the Société Québécoise pour l’Étude Biologique du Comportement (SQEBC), November 4-6^th, 2016, Rimouski, QC, Canada (oral presentation) .
      69. J.S. Strong*, R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand, K.H. Røed & M. Nieminen (2015) Investigation of personality in subdominant male reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) and its relation to somatic cost and reproductive success. Presentation at the 14^th International Arctic Ungulate Conference, August 16 to 21, 2015, Røros, Norway(oral presentation by me) .
      68. S.C. Tsakem*, N.M. Tchamba & R.B. Weladji (2015) Western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) in Lobeke National Park, (Cameroon): Conflict with local people and Implication for conservation. Annual Biodiversity Information Standards (TWDG) Conference, September 27 to October 1st, 2015, Nairobi, Kenya (Poster presentation).
      67. J. Beaudin-Judd *, R.B.Weladji, P. Paré (2015) Impact of the open exhibit design on the activity budget of captive Bennett’s wallabies (Macropus rufogriseus) . 40e congrès annuel pour la Société Québecoise pour l’Étude Biologique du Comportement, 6-8 Novembre, 2015, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada (poster presentation) .
      66. C.A. Finlay*, R.B.Weladji, P. Paré (2015) The social and environmental impacts on breeding success in captive flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber). 40e congrès annuel pour le Société Québecoise pour l’Étude Biologique du Comportement, 6-8 Novembre, 2015, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada (poster presentation) .
      65. F.M. Alo*, R.B. Weladji (2015) The influence of OSR on the intensity of competition and male mating tactics in Reindeer Rangifer tarandus. QCBS Annual Symposium, 29-30 October, 2015, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (poster presentation) .
      64. E.J. Anderson*, R.B. Weladji, P. Paré (2015) Activity Budget and Space Use of Zoo-housed Japanese Macaques (Macaca fuscata). 40e congrès annuel pour le Société Québecoise pour l’Étude Biologique du Comportement, 6-8 Novembre, 2015, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada (oral presentation) .
      63. S.C. Tsakem*, N.M. Tchamba & R.B. Weladji (2014) Abundance and nest behavior of Western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) in Lobeke National Park, (Cameroon): Implication for conservation. Annual Biodiversity Information Standards (TWDG) Conference, October 25 – 31, 2014, Stockholm and Jockoping, Sweden (Poster presentation).
      62. E.J. Anderson*, R.B. Weladji, P. Paré (2014) Effect of Visitor Presence and Enclosure Design on the Activity Budget of Captive Japanese Macaques (Macaca fuscata). 39e congress annuel pour le Société Québéçoise pour l’Étude Biologique du Comportement, 7-9 Novembre, 2014, Montréal, Québec, Canada (poster presentation) .
      61. G. Body*, Weladji RB, Holand Ø, Nieminen M (2014) Male Mating behaviour in relation to the temporal variation in operational sex ratio. 1st joint meeting of the Canadian Society of Ecology and Evolution, the Canadian Society of Zoology and the Society of Canadian Limnologist. 25-29 May, 2014, Montréal, Québec, Canada (oral presentation) .
      60. S.C. Engelhardt*, Weladji RB., Holand, Ø., Røed, K.H., and Nieminen, M. (2014) Evidence of reciprocal allonursing in captive reindeer, Rangifer tarandus. Genomes to/aux Biomes, May 25-29, 2014, Montreal, Quebec Canada.(oral presentation). National Conference.
      59. S.C. Engerlhardt*, Weladji RB., Holand, Ø., and Nieminen, M. (2013) Allosuckling in reindeer (Rangifer tarandus): milk-theft or mismothering? 38e congrès annuel pour le Société Québecoise pour l’Étude Biologique du Comportement, 8-10 Novembre, 2013, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Abstract, page 21 ; oral presentation).
      58. J.S. Strong, Weladji RB & Holand, Ø (2013) The influence of male characteristics on mating behaviour and reproductive success in subdominant male reindeer (Rangifer tarandus). 4th annual Quebec Center for Biodiversity Science Symposium, December 11th-13th, 2013, Montréal, Québec, Canada (Abstract; poster presentation).
      57. J.S. Strong, Weladji RB & Holand, Ø (2013) The influence of male characteristics on mating behaviour and reproductive success in subdominant male reindeer (Rangifer tarandus). 38e congress annuel pour le Société Québéçoise pour l’Étude Biologique du Comportement, 8-10 Novembre, 2013, Montréal, Québec, Canada (Abstract, page 60; poster presentation).
      56. G. Body*, Ucchuddu S, Weladji RB, Holand Ø, Nieminen M (2013) La competition pour la recherché alimentaire dans les grands groups compense les benefices de l’évitement du harcèlement chez les femelles rennes. Symposium on Biodiversity Science, 12-13 December, 2013, Montréal, Québec, Canada (oral presentation) .
      55. G. Body*, Weladji RB, Holand Ø, Nieminen M (2013) Le système d’appariement en harem instable chez le renne. 38th Annual Meeting of Société Québécoise pour l’Etude Biologique du Comportement, 8-10 November, 2012, Montréal, Québec, Canada (page 15, oral presentation) .
      54. G. Body*, Weladji RB, Holand Ø, Nieminen M (2012) Male herding ability explains the increase of the average group size in reindeer during rut. 2012 Symposium on Biodiversity Science, 13-14 December, 2012, Montréal, Québec, Canada (Page 39, oral presentation) .
      53. G. Body*, Weladji RB, Holand Ø, Nieminen M (2012) The fission-fusion dynamics of reindeer groups: variation during the rut. 37th Annual Meeting of Société Québécoise pour l’Etude Biologique du Comportement, 2-4 November, 2012, Montréal, Québec, Canada (page 3, oral presentation) .
      52. I. Hébert*, R.B. Weladji & Blair Adams (2012) The distribution of woodland caribou and moose Congress in relation to forestry operations in Newfoundland’s ‘wolfless’ boreal forest. IV International Wildlife Management, 9-12 July 2012, Durban, South Africa (Page XX).
      51. S.C. Engelhardt & R.B. Weladji (2012) An investigation of the distribution of allogrooming among zoo-housed mandrills, Mandrillus sphinx: Evidence of reciprocal allogrooming. 37e congrès annuel pour le Société Québéçoise pour l’Étude Biologique du Comportement, 2-4 Novembre, 2012, Montréal, Québec, Canada (Abstract, page 8; oral presentation).
      50. S.C. Engelhardt,R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand & M. Nieminen (2012) An investigation of the occurrence of allonursing reciprocity in reindeer, Rangifer tarandus. 3rd Annual Québec Center for Biodiversity Science symposium. 13-14 December, 2012, Montreal, Québec, Canada (Abstract, page 51; oral presentation).
      49. G. Body*, O Holand, R.B. Weladji (2012) Linking group size to group dynamic: an exploratory analysis using GPS data. 1st Joint Congress on Evolutionary Biology. July 6-10th, 2012, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (Page 94, oral presentation).
      48. I. Hébert*, R.B. Weladji & Blair Adams (2011) The distribution of woodland caribou and moose in relation to forestry operations in Newfoundland’s ‘wolfless’ boreal forest. 2nd Annual Québec Center for Biodiversity Science symposium. 7-9 December, 2011, Montreal, Québec, Canada (Page 95; poster)
      47. S.C. Engelhardt *, R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand & M. Nieminen (2011 Suckling and allosuckling in reindeer, Rangifer tarandus. 2nd Annual Québec Center for Biodiversity Science symposium. 7-9 December, 2011, Montreal, Québec, Canada (Page 94; poster).
      46. G. Body*, O Holand, R.B. Weladji (2011) L’apport de la technologie GPS au suivi de la dynamique de fusion-fission des groupes: exemple du rut du renne Rangifer tarandus. Colloque annuel du Centre de la Science de la Biodiversité du Québec, 8-9 December, 2011, Montréal, Québec, Canada (Page 30, oral presentation).
      45. N. Melnycky*, R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand & M. Nieminen (2011) Allometric growth in secondary sex traits: tradeoffs when allocating resources. 36e congrès annuel pour le Société Québéçoise pour l’Étude Biologique du Comportement, 4-6 November, 2011, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada (Page 10; oral presentation).
      44. T. Kalioujny* & R.B. Weladji (2011) The effect of zoo visitors on activity budgets and interspecific interactions in captive African herbivores. 36e congrès annuel pour le Société Québéçoise pour l’Étude Biologique du Comportement, 4-6 November, 2011, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada (Page 6; poster)
      43. S.C. Engelhardt* & R.B. Weladji (2011) Flight initiation distance in eastern grey squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis). 36e congrès annuel pour le Société Québéçoise pour l’Étude Biologique du Comportement, 4-6 November, 2011, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada (Page 9; oral presentation)
      42. N. Melnycky*, R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand & M. Nieminen (2011) Using allometry to infer age- and sex-specific resource allocations towards antlers in reindeer (Rangifer tarandus). Presentation at the 13th Arctic Ungulate Conference, August 22 to 26, 2011, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada (Page 44; oral presentation)
      41. R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand & M. Nieminen (2011) Foraging time and activity budget of rutting male reindeer: influence of individual characteristics, period and group composition. Presentation at the 13th Arctic Ungulate Conference, August 22 to 26, 2011, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada (Page 45; oral presentation)
      40. N. Djaković*, K.H. Roed, R.B Weladji & Ø. Holand (2010) MHC and mate choice in reindeer (Rangifer tarandus). 16th Annual European Meeting of PhD Students in Evolutionary Biology, Wierzba, Poland, May 23rd – 28th, 2010 (Page 92, oral presentation)
      39. Ø. Holand, R.B. Weladji & K. Røed (2010) Rangifer mating system – revisited. Presentation at the 13th Arctic Ungulate Conference, August 22 to 26, 2011, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada (Page 43; oral presentation)
      38. A. Granados*, R.B. Weladji. (2011). Human-elephant conflict in the Bénoué Wildlife Conservation Area, north Cameroon: Implications for conservation. Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution, May 12-15, 2011. Banff, Alberta, Canada (Page 194; poster)
      37. N.Melnycky*,R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand, M. Nieminen. (2011). Allometric growth in secondary sexual traits of reindeer: tradeoffs when allocating resources. Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution, May 12-15, 2011, Banff, Alberta, Canada (Page 57; poster)
      36. A. Granados*, R.B. Weladji. (2010). Local attitudes and crop raiding by wildlife: implications for elephant conservation from Bénoué Willdife Conservation Area, Cameroon. Societe Quebecoise pour l’edtude biologique du comportement. November 5-7, 2010, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Page 26; oral presentation)
      35. I. Hébert*, R.B. Weladji, I. Schmelzer. (2010). Caribou, moose and wolves in southern Labrador: An assessment of predator-prey dynamics in a multi-prey boreal ecosystem. Société Québécoise pour l’étude biologique du comportement, November 5-7, 2010, Montréal, Québec, Canada (Page 41; poster)
      34. C.C. Morden*, R.B. Weladji, Ropstad, E., Dahl, E., Holand, Ø., Mastromonaco, G., Nieminen, M. (2010). Faecal sampling as a non-invasive population monitoring and management method for reindeer and caribou. 13th North American Caribou Workshop, 25-28 October, 2010, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (Abstract, page 70; Oral presentation).
      33. R.B. Weladji, K. Røed, Ø. Holand & M. Nieminen (2010) Reproductive success in reindeer males: an experimental test of the effects of males’ characteristics, males’ age structure and sex ratio. Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution, May 9-12, 2010, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada (Page 23; Presentation)
      32. S. Engelhardt* & R.B. Weladji (2010) Allogrooming in captive Mandrills: reciprocity or exploitation? Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution, May 9-12, 2010, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada (Page 40; Poster)
      31. E. Tennenhouse*, R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand, M. Nieminen. (2009). The influence of number of females and operational sex ratio in the mating group on reproductive effort in dominant male reindeer (Rangifer tarandus). Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution, May 9-12, 2010, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada (Page 40; Poster)
      30. S. McCarthy*, R.B. Weladji, C. Doucet, P. Saunders. (2009). Human mediated disturbances and their role in the decline of Newfoundland’s Woodland Caribou population. Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution, May 9-12, 2010, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada (Page 26; oral presentation)
      29. E. Tennenhouse*, R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand, M. Nieminen. (2009). The influence of mating group composition on reproductive effort in dominant male reindeer (Rangifer tarandus). 34e congrès annuel pour le Société Québecoise pour l’Etude Biologique du Comportement, 13-15 Novembre, 2009, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada (Abstract, page 42; oral presentation)
      28. R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand, K. Røed, A. Mysterud, E. Reimers, M. Nieminen (2009) Orphans miss their moms: post-weaning maternal care in reindeer (rangifer tarandus). 34e congrès annuel pour le Société Québecoise pour l’Etude Biologique du Comportement, 13-15 Novembre, 2009, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada (Abstract, page 42; presentation)
      27. S. McCarthy*, R.B. Weladji, C. Doucet, P. Saunders. (2009). Influence of human mediated disturbacne on woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou) recruitment. 34e congrès annuel pour le Société Québecoise pour l’Etude Biologique du Comportement, 13-15 Novembre, 2009, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada (Abstract, page 53; poster)
      26. S. Engelhardt* & R.B. Weladji (2009) Flight initiation distance, but not distance t refuge is affected by disturbance levels in grey squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis). 34e congrès annuel pour le Société Québecoise pour l’Etude Biologique du Comportement, 13-15 Novembre, 2009, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada (Abstract, page 48; poster)
      25. C-J. Morden*, R.B. Weladji, E. Ropstad & Ø. Holand (2009) Use of faecal pellet size to differentiate between age classes in reindeer/caribou (Rangifer tarandus). 34e congrès annuel pour le Société Québecoise pour l’Etude Biologique du Comportement, 13-15 Novembre, 2009, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada (Abstract, page 53; poster)
      24. C-J. Morden*, R.B. Weladji, E. Ropstad & Ø. Holand (2009) Faecal hormones as a non-invasive population monitoring and management method for woodland caribou. Berlin in September 2009 (7th International Conference on Behaviour, Physiology and Genetics of Wildlife (Abstract, page 130; presentation by C-Jae)
      23. N. Djaković*, K.H. Roed, R.B Weladji & Ø. Holand (2009). MHC and mate choice in reindeer (Rangifer tarandus). 12th Congress of the European Society for Evolutionary Biology will be held in Torino, Italy, August 24 – 29, 2009.
      22. C. Morden*, R.B. Weladji, , Ropstad, E., Holand, Ø. (2009). Faecal hormones as a non-invasive population monitoring and management method for woodland caribou. 7th International Conference on Behaviour, Physiology and Genetics of Wildlife, 21-24 September 2009, Berlin, Germany (Abstract, page 130; presentation by C-Jae)
      21. Djaković* N., Fjelstad E., Holand Ø., R.B Weladji., Roed K.H., and Nieminen M. (2009). Females’ spatial organization during rut. 15th Nordic Conference on Reindeer and Reindeer Husbandry Research, 26 – 29 January 2009, Luleå, Sweden.
      20. Leon L’Italien*, R.B. Weladji, O. Holand & S.D. Côté (2008) Stability of reindeer harem according to male age and social rank (Presentation by myself). 12th North America Caribou Workshop – November 3-6, 2008, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador, NL (Abstract, page 17).
      19. Sara McCarthy, C. Doucet, P. Saunders & R.B. Weladji (2008) Coarse-scale habitat factors influence caribou population dynamics (Poster by Sara). 12th North America Caribou Workshop – November 3-6, 2008, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador, NL (Page 7).
      18. R.B. Weladji, Côté S. D. & Festa-Bianchet M (2006) Age and sex specific growth allometry between horn length and body mass in mountain goats (Poster). 4th World Congress on Mountain ungulates, Munnar, Inde.
      17. S.D. Côté, A. Simard, R.B. Weladji & J. Huot (2006) Cascading effects of long term chronic browsing on life history traits in white-tailed deer. 6th International Deer Biology Congress, Prague, Czech Republic
      16. A. Simard, S.D. Côté, R.B. Weladji & J. Huot (2006) Cascading effect of chronic heavy browsing on life history traits in a large herbivore. Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution (CSEE). Inaugural meeting, Montreal, Québec, Canada.
      15. R.B. Weladji, S. D. Côté & M. Festa-Bianchet (2006) Age and sex specific growth allometry between horn length and body mass of mountain goats (Oreamnos americanus). Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution (CSEE). Inaugural meeting, Montreal, Québec, Canada.
      14. Ø. Holand & R.B. Weladji (2005) La structure d’âge des mâles influence les changements de masses des femelles pendant le rut chez un ongulé polygame – le renne (Rangifer tarandus). 30ème Congrès annuel de la Société Québécoise pour l’Étude Biologique du Comportement, Concordia University, QC, Canada<
      13. N. Pettorelli, A. Mysterud, R.B. Weladji , Ø. Holand & NC Stenseth (2005) Utiliser le NDVI (Normalized difference vegetation index) pour prédire les performances des ongulés. 30ème Congrès annuel de la Société Québécoise pour l’Étude Biologique du Comportement, Concordia University, QC, Canada.
      12. N. Pettorelli, A. Mysterud, J.M Gaillard, R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand & N.C Stenseth (2005) Using Normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) to predict ungulate performances. Abstracts of the Plenary, Symposium, Poster and Oral papers presented at the IX International Mammalogical Congress, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, July 31-August 5, 2005, p 293
      11. R.B. Weladji & Ø. Holand (2005) Influence of large-scale climatic variability and change on reindeer/caribou population dynamics – Implication for reindeer herding in Norway. Abstracts of the Plenary, Symposium, Poster and Oral papers presented at the IX International Mammalogical Congress, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, July 31-August 5, 2005, p 119 (Invited speaker)
      10. R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand, H. Gjostein & D. Lenvik (2004) Allometry of the reproductive resource allocation in female reindeer. Rangifer Report No 9:77 (13th Nordic Conference on Reindeer and Reindeer Husbandry Research, 23-25 August, 2004, Røros, Norway)
      9. H. Gjostein, Ø. Holand, & R.B. Weladji (2004) Suckling and allosuckling in captive reindeer (Rangifer tarandus). Rangifer Report No 9:83 (13th Nordic Conference on Reindeer and Reindeer Husbandry Research, 23-25 August, 2004, Røros, Norway)
      8. R.B. Weladji (2003) Climatic Influences on the Life History and Population Dynamics of a Northern Ungulate, Rangifer tarandus. Presentation at the 11th Arctic Ungulate Conference, 24-28 August 2003, Saariselka, Finland. (Invited speaker)
      7. G. Oba, R.B. Weladji, W. Lusigi, & N.C. Stenseth, (2003) Scaling effects of grazing on rangeland degradation as a test of equilibrium and nonequilibrium hypotheses: a case study from northern Kenya, Paper presented at IRC workshop on ‘Rangelands at equilibrium and non-equilibrium’, Durban, 26-27 July 2003.
      6. R.B. Weladji (2003) Global climate change and reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) life history and population dynamics – Implication for reindeer herding and hunting. Abstract of the 7th Student Conference on Northern Studies: Breaking the Ice, October 24-26, 2003, organized by the Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies. University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada: 67.
      5. R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand & G. Steinheim (2003) Individual selection strategies in reindeer herding: Evidence of Traditional Ecological Knowledge. Abstract of the 7th Student Conference on Northern Studies: Breaking the Ice, October 24-26, 2003, organized by the Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies. University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada: 122.
      4. 15. R.B. Weladji, Ø. Holand & A. Kosmo (2002) Phenotypic variation among reindeer calf cohorts is affected by density and weather. Rangifer Report No 6: 113. (NOR Conference – Kiruna, Sweden)
      3. H. Breie, Ø. Holand & R.B. Weladji (2002) Effects of the North Atlantic Oscillation on reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) body weight in three sami herding districts in southern Norway. Rangifer Report No 6: 55 (NOR Conference – Kiruna, Sweden)
      2. R.B. Weladji (2001) Use of climatic data to estimate the effect of insect harassment on summer weight gain in reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) calves. Rangifer Report No. 5: 96 (NOR Conference, Kaamanen, Finland)
      1. R.B. Weladji (2001) Climatic variability and sex ratio variation in reindeer calves. Abstracts of scientific papers and poster presented at the Global Change Open Science Conference: Challenge of a Changing Earth, 10-13 July, 2001 Amsterdam, The Netherlands : 359.

OTHER PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

 

1. 1. 3. I. Hébert, R.B. Weladji & B. Adams (2013) The Effect of Woodland Caribou Range Components on Habitat Selection and Forestry Activity. Proceedings of the IVth International Wildlife Management Congress, 9-12 July 2012, Durban, South Africa. Pp 81-89. Editors: James W. Cain III & Jason P. Marshal
      2. R.B. Weladji (2002) Some characteristics of reindeer herding in northern Finland, northern Norway, and Kola Peninsula: overview and comparison. In: Soppela P., Ruth W., Åhman B. & Riseth J.A. (eds) Reindeer as a keystone species in the North – Biological, Cultural and Socio-Economic Aspects. Arctic Centre Reports 38:141-143
      1. D. Koulagna & R.B. Weladji (1996). Gestion participative des Aires Protégées dans la Province du Nord Cameroun. Editions SNV-Cameroun. 30 pages.

REPORTS, THESIS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS

 

1. 4. R.B. Weladji (2003) Climatic Influences on the Life History and Population Dynamics of a Northern Ungulate, Rangifer tarandus. Ph.D. thesis, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Ås, Norway.
   3. R.B. Weladji (1999). Present status and distribution of the black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis longipes) in Northern Cameroon, and baseline vegetation surveys in a potential intensive protection zones. Consultation Report – WWF-NSP, Cameroon Programme Office.
   2. R.B. Weladji (1998). Interaction between people and Protected Areas: the Case of the Benoue Wildlife Conservation Area, Northern Cameroon. M.Sc. Thesis. Agricultural University of Norway, NORAGRIC. 168 pages.
   1. R.B. Weladji (1994) Etude de quelques aspects de l’écologie de l’éléphant (Loxodonta africana africana) au Parc National de Waza, Extrême Nord Cameroun. BSc thesis. Agricultural University of Dschang, Cameroon; Faculty of Agronomy. 121 p.