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Quantitative muscle architecture in large carnivorous marsupials (Marsupialia: Dasyuridae) and links to substrate use and prey processing

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract The Dasyurid species Sarcophilus harrisii, Dasyurus maculatus, and Dasyurus viverrinus, occupying diverse ecological niches and forming a guild structure in Tasmania, provide a basis for examining the roles of various forelimb muscle groups in prey capture and locomotion.
Riya G. Bidaye, Samuel H. Frenkel, David P. Hocking, Alistair R. Evans, Justin W. Adams   +4 more
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Keanekaragaman Jenis Burung Di Hutan Rakyat Pekon Kelungu Kecamatan Kotaagung Kabupaten Tanggamus

Jurnal Sylva Lestari, 2016
Bird is  one of the wild animals that often utilized by people. Since the condition of natural ecosystems  pressed continually, the conservation efforts for bird also need to be done. Qece 4ionservation efforts also need to be done in other areas, one of
Maya Adelina, Sugeng P. Harianto, Nuning Nurcahyani   +2 more
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Heat Stress and Gut Microbiome Dynamics in Poultry: Interplay, Consequences, and Mitigation Strategies

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Heat stress disrupts gut microbial balance in poultry, impairing nutrient absorption and immunity. This review outlines the interplay between thermal stress and microbiome dynamics and discusses integrative mitigation strategies, probiotics, phytogenics, cooling systems, and genetic adaptation to enhance poultry resilience.
O. E. Oke, A. I. Oni, O. A. Akosile, K. M. Oliyide, C. A. Ishola, M. O. Logunleko, O. A. Jimoh, C. P. Njoku, L. O. Fasasi, V. A. Uyanga   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Structural and acoustic properties of urbanized landscapes adversely affect bird communities in a tropical environment

Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
IntroductionThe rural-urban gradient serves as a valuable context for investigating the impact of urbanization on biodiversity. While previous studies have demonstrated shifts in bird communities along this gradient, our understanding of the specific ...
Dickson Anoibi Matthew, Samuel Temidayo Osinubi, Samuel Tertese Ivande, Samuel Tertese Ivande, Soladoye B. Iwajomo, Soladoye B. Iwajomo, Ulf Ottosson   +6 more
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BIRD COMMUNITY OF KOONTHANKULAM BIRD SANCTUARY, TAMIL NADU, INDIA

, 2021
The study on avifauna of Koonthakulam Bird Sanctuary (Tamil Nadu, India) was carried out for a period of two years (May 2009 to April 2011). Our study revealed that a total of 117 species of birds belonging to 14 orders and 24 families were recorded.
openaire   +1 more source

Scientific Progress: Why Getting Closer to Truth Is Not Enough [PDF]

, 2017
This discussion note aims to contribute to the ongoing debate over the nature of scientific progress. I argue against the semantic view of scientific progress, according to which scientific progress consists in approximation to truth or increasing ...
Mizrahi, Moti
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Effect of Cyclic Heat Exposure on the Growth Performance and Metabolism of Broilers Fed Palm Kernel Meal

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
The aim of our study is to evaluate the interaction between HS and the incorporation of PKM in broiler chicken diets, as well as its effect on growth performance and metabolism. Based on the results obtained, PKM supplementation failed to mitigate the adverse effects of heat stress in broiler chickens. ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate the
Ahmed Mijiyawa, Elham Ghashghaei, Okasha Hamada, Huimin Wang, Lijing Sun, Yendouhamtchié Nadiedjoa, Dan Wang, Zhengkai Yue, Clarice Maa Maa Temhoul, Maxwell Ansong Okai, Muhammad Faisal Riaz, Felix Kwame Amevor, Wéré Pitala, Hai Lin   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of Land Use Change on Avian Diversity in the Semi-Arid Area of Longxi Loess Plateau

Diversity
Biodiversity is under threat due to human-induced changes in land use. While various aspects of biodiversity are increasingly studied in response to these changes, there is limited understanding of their effects on the structure and composition of bird ...
Ruirui Mao, Dexi Zhang, Qian Zhou, Yizhu Wang, Lixun Zhang   +4 more
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Integrating One Health to Mitigate the Emergence and Spread of Antimicrobial Resistance in Livestock and Aquaculture

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an escalating global threat driven by antimicrobial use in aquaculture and livestock. Resistant pathogens and genes can spread across humans, animals, and the environment through interconnected ecosystems. Using a One Health approach, this review emphasizes antimicrobial stewardship, regulatory strengthening, enhanced ...
Mir Mohammad Ali, Delower Hossain, Ridwan Olamilekan Adesola, Anum Hanif, Shamsaldeen Ibrahim Saeed, Muhammad Abdul Mannan, Anoar Jamai Masroure, Kazi Estieque Alam, Md Kamal Hossain, Sabiha Zarin Tasnim Bristi, Md Jisan Ahmed   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Diversity and temporal variation of the bird community in paddy fields of Kadhiramangalam, Tamil Nadu, India

Journal of Threatened Taxa, 2019
Paddy, a major food crop of India, provides a variety of habitats in a short period of time and supports diverse organisms.  Paddy fields also harbour many birds with varying species composition across the different cultivation phases of paddy.
Chaithra Shree Jayasimhan, Pramod Padmanabhan   +1 more
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