Abstract Objective To define the stabilizing role of feline carpal ligaments through selective transection and radiographic assessment of joint angulation under standardized loading. Study design Experimental ex vivo cadaveric study. Sample population Sixty carpal joints from 30 adult cats without orthopedic disease.
Mario Candela Andrade +3 more
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Carnivore and Ketogenic-like Diets: Proposed Alternatives for Mitigating and Treating Pediatric Obesity. [PDF]
Lair H +5 more
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The impacts of biological invasions
ABSTRACT The Anthropocene is characterised by a continuous human‐mediated reshuffling of the distributions of species globally. Both intentional and unintentional introductions have resulted in numerous species being translocated beyond their native ranges, often leading to their establishment and subsequent spread – a process referred to as biological
Phillip J. Haubrock +42 more
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Distinct Fecal Proteolytic Activity in Zoo Animals with Different Feeding Strategies. [PDF]
Otte L +7 more
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ABSTRACT Oropharyngeal food processing exhibits a remarkable diversity among vertebrates, reflecting the evolution of specialised ‘processing centres’ associated with the mandibular, hyoid, and branchial arches. Although studies have detailed various food‐processing strategies and mechanisms across vertebrates, a coherent and comprehensive terminology ...
Daniel Schwarz +6 more
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Identifying and Quantifying Conflicts Between Humans and Terrestrial Mammals in Great Britain
We conducted a literature review to identify conflicts between humans and terrestrial mammals in Great Britain. A modified Generic Impact Scoring System was applied to all conflicts so that mammals could be ranked according to their level of impact to help identify the most damaging species and to aid decision‐making. ABSTRACT Introduction Interactions
Kate L. Palphramand +3 more
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Evaluating wildlife community composition around villages with varying Guinea worm (<i>Dracunculus medinensis)</i> transmission in Chad, Africa. [PDF]
Korns AL +8 more
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Horses on the Menu: Patterns and Drivers of Free‐Ranging Horse Consumption by Iberian Wolves
Free‐ranging mountain ponies can comprise most of the Iberian wolf diet. Through a meta‐analysis of 137 studies, we show that horse consumption is shaped by prey availability, topography and human density, often surpassing wild and domestic ungulates and potentially serving as a buffer for livestock predation.
Joana Freitas +4 more
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Where Dinner Roams: The Role of Feral Horses as a Resource Subsidy for Wolves and Cougars in West-Central British Columbia. [PDF]
White SC +3 more
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Meta-analysis of attitudes toward damage-causing mammalian wildlife [PDF]
Kansky, R, Kidd, M, Knight, AT
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