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Microbiomes in Canidae [PDF]

open access: yesEcology and Evolution, 2021
Because of their range expansion across North America, coyotes (Canis latrans) now occur sympatrically with numerous other predator species, including red foxes (Vulpes vulpes).
Tyler L. Biles   +2 more
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The situation of the wolf (<em>Canis lupus</em>) in the area of the Regional Park of the Simbruini Mountains / La situazione del Lupo (<em>Canis lupus</em>) nell'area del Parco Naturale Regionale dei Monti Simbruini

open access: yesHystrix, the Italian Journal of Mammalogy, 1992
<strong>Abstract</strong> This work presents the results of a field research on the species <em>Canis lupus</em> in the Regional Park of the Simbruini Mountains.
Paolo Verucci
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Monogamy: Cause, Consequence, or Corollary of Success in Wild Canids?

open access: yesFrontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 2019
The Canidae are successful, being a widespread, abundant, speciose, and adaptable family. Several canids in particular have recently experienced rapid expansions in range and abundance, with similar situations mirrored on several continents by different ...
David W. Macdonald   +11 more
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Presencia de Vulpes praeglacialis (Kormos, 1932) en el yacimiento pleistoceno de la Sierra de Quibas (Abanilla, Murcia)

open access: yesEstudios Geologicos, 2006
En el presente trabajo se describen los primeros restos de un cánido en el Pleistoceno inferior de la Sierra de Quibas (Abanilla, Murcia), ampliándose la escasa representación de carnívoros en el yacimiento.
J. A. Carlos Calero   +3 more
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Duplication, Loss, and Evolutionary Features of Specific UDP-Glucuronosyltransferase Genes in Carnivora (Mammalia, Laurasiatheria)

open access: yesAnimals, 2022
UDP-glucuronosyltransferases (UGTs) are one of the most important enzymes for xenobiotic metabolism or detoxification. Through duplication and loss of genes, mammals evolved the species-specific variety of UGT isoforms. Among mammals, Carnivora is one of
Mitsuki Kondo   +4 more
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Complete mitochondrial genome of a bat-eared fox (Otocyon megalotis), along with phylogenetic considerations

open access: yesMitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2017
The bat-eared fox, Otocyon megalotis, is the only member of its genus and is thought to occupy a basal position within the dog family. These factors can lead to challenges in complete mitochondrial reconstructions and accurate phylogenetic positioning ...
Michael Westbury   +3 more
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Imported disease of dogs and cats exotic to Ireland: echinococcus multilocularis

open access: yesIrish Veterinary Journal, 2006
Changes in legislation that facilitate the movement of animals within the European Union may increase the risk that some microbial and parasitic organisms, currently exotic to Ireland, will be introduced by travelled pet animals.
Goodfellow Mark, Shaw Susan, Morgan Eric
doaj   +1 more source

The genome sequence of the grey wolf, Canis lupus Linnaeus 1758 [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]

open access: yesWellcome Open Research, 2021
We present a genome assembly from an individual male Canis lupus orion (the grey wolf, subspecies: Greenland wolf; Chordata; Mammalia; Carnivora; Canidae). The genome sequence is 2,447 megabases in span.
Mikkel-Holger S. Sinding   +5 more
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Cats and dogs cross the line: domestic breeds follow Rensch’s rule, their wild relatives do not

open access: yesВавиловский журнал генетики и селекции, 2017
The domestication syndrome already recognized by Darwin shows that domesticated species acquire a number of novel morphological, physiological and behavioral characteristics not present in their wild ancestors.
C. J. Bidau, P. A. MartÍnez
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Epidemiological coherency of vulpine dirofilariosis in environmental conditions of Slovakia

open access: yesHelminthologia, 2015
Dirofilariosis belongs to zoonotic vector-borne diseases with fastest spread into new areas caused by extreme weather and seasonal changes in climate. In Slovakia, Dirofilaria spp.
Hurníková Z.   +2 more
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