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In this study we report the hematological, biochemical and hormonal parameters in a juvenile male Amazonian manatee measured before transport, immediately after transport, and during adaptation to a new facility.
Talita Laurie Lustosa do Carmo +5 more
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Behavior and habitat use of released rehabilitated Amazonian manatees in Peru [PDF]
The Amazonian manatee (Trichechus inunguis) is endangered due to illegal hunting. In Peru, the Centro de Rescate Amazónico (CREA) rehabilitates and releases rescued manatees. Tree females and two males were released in El Dorado Lake in July 2011 and radio tracked until November 2011. Movements, habitat use and behavior recorded during the post-release
Sarah Sofía Landeo-Yauri +2 more
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Ecology, distribution, harvest, and conservation of the Amazonian manatee, Trichechus inunguis, in Ecuador [PDF]
Recientes sumarios de la distribución de los manaties amazónicos Trichechus inunguis registran especimenes de la mayor parte de la cuenca amazónica en Brasil, el oriente de Peru, y el suroriente de Colombia, pero no de Ecuador.
Albuja V., Luis +2 more
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Environmental DNA (eDNA) detection is a technique used to non-invasively detect cryptic, low density, or logistically difficult-to-study species, such as imperiled manatees. For eDNA measurement, genetic material shed into the environment is concentrated
Hunter, ME +8 more
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INTERACTIONS BETWEEN CALVES OF AMAZONIAN MANATEES IN PERU: A STUDY CASE
Trichechus inunguis is an endemic species of the Amazon, which inhabits mainly in lakes and calm rivers. The objective of this study case was to describe the social behaviour of two female-orphaned calves, of T. inunguis in captivity. They were kept in the same pool at the facilities of the Amazon Rescue Center (ARC, Iquitos, Peruvian Amazon).
ARÉVALO-SANDI, Alexander Roldán +1 more
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Population surveys of Nile crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus) in the Murchison Falls National Park, Victoria Nile, Uganda [PDF]
1. A 12-month-long survey (April 2013 to March 2014) for Nile crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus) was conducted along a section of the Victoria Nile/Ramsar site of Murchison Falls National Park, in order to update the historic information on ...
Behangana, mathias +4 more
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Larra bicolor Fabricius (Hymenoptera: Crabronidae): its distribution throughout Florida [PDF]
We document the presence of Larra bicolor Fabricius (Hymenoptera: Crabronidae) in 46 of Florida's 67 counties. The species is represented by two stocks.
Blount, Ann C. +4 more
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ABSTRACT The neotropical otter Lontra longicaudis (Olfers, 1818) is a semi‐aquatic carnivore from the Mustelidae family with a piscivorous habit that interacts with riverine populations because of fishing resources, and this relationship is often negative, especially in the Amazon where fishing represents an important activity for several communities ...
Dayse Souza Marques +4 more
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Global importance of Amazonian freshwaters
Amazonian freshwaters have large influences on regional and global climate, harbor remarkable and unique species, and are vital to human society. Nevertheless, as compared to their terrestrial counterparts in the Amazon, these freshwaters have received less attention from the international conservation community.
Clinton N Jenkins +12 more
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: The Amazonian manatee (Trichechusinunguis) is an aquatic mammal threatened with extinction. However, few studies have investigated the pathogens in this species, which may affect both animal and human health. This study aimed to evaluate the frequency,
Thayanne Gabryelle Viana de Souza +8 more
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