Mycotic Diseases in Chelonians [PDF]
Journal of Fungi (Basel, Switzerland), 2023 Turtles and ‘tortoises’ populations are declining in number, the factors driving extinction risks being related to habitat loss and degradation, climate change, introduction of invasive plant and animal species, consumption by humans for food and ...
Simona Nardoni, Francesca Mancianti
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Veterinary Sciences, 2022 Salmonella is mostly noted as a food-borne pathogen, but contact with chelonians has also been reported as a source of infection. Moreover, high levels of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) have been reported in Salmonella isolated from wild and captive ...
Clara Marin +14 more
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Human–Chelonian Bond in Italy: An Exploratory Study of Pet Turtle and Tortoise Ownership [PDF]
Veterinary SciencesThe adoption of exotic animals as pets is increasing across Europe. This study explores the human–chelonian relationship in the Italian population, specifically the motivations for acquiring reptiles as pets and the nature of the emotional bonds between ...
Carmen Borrelli +3 more
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CheloniansTraits: a comprehensive trait database of global turtles and tortoises [PDF]
Scientific DataTurtles and tortoises (chelonians) possess a variety of ecological characteristics, including long lifespans and protective shells, which have enabled them to survive and adapt to environmental challenges since the Triassic period.
Jiang Wang +5 more
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Histological Variants of Squamous and Basal Cell Carcinoma in Squamates and Chelonians: A Comprehensive Classification. [PDF]
Animals (Basel), 2023 Simple Summary The present study investigated the histological characteristics of 35 tumors from 21 lizards, 1 snake, 10 tortoises and 3 turtles that were initially diagnosed as squamous or basal cell carcinoma.
Solanes Vilanova F +2 more
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Comparison of Subcutaneous versus Intramuscular Dexmedetomidine–Midazolam–Ketamine–Morphine (DMKM) Mixture as Chemical Restraint for Endoscopic Sex Determination in Aldabra Giant Tortoises (Aldabrachelys gigantea) [PDF]
Animals, 2023 Sex identification through coelioscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique used to determine the sex of chelonians by directly visualizing their internal reproductive organs.
Marco Masi +5 more
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Conservation units alone are insufficient to protect Brazilian Amazonian chelonians. [PDF]
Sci RepThe creation of protected areas (PAs) is not always based on science; consequently, some aquatic species may not receive the same level of protection as terrestrial ones.
Sousa LM +4 more
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A Wireless Wearable RF Sensor for Brumation Study of Chelonians
IEEE Journal of Electromagnetics, RF and Microwaves in Medicine and Biology, 2021 We present a low-power wireless radio-frequency (RF) sensor to perform continuous vital-sign monitoring for chelonians in various stages of brumation. Due to their unique body structure, vital signs of chelonians cannot be recorded without substantial ...
Jianlin Zhou, Pragya Sharma, Xiaonan Hui
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Global assessment of current extinction risks and future challenges for turtles and tortoises [PDF]
Nature CommunicationsTurtles and tortoises (chelonians) are among the most threatened vertebrates worldwide, yet the factors determining their high extinction risk and their resilience to further challenges are not fully understood.
Chuanwu Chen +4 more
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Community-Based Conservation and Management of Chelonians in the Amazon
Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 2022 Chelonians represent an important resource in the Amazon, either as a source of protein at the base of the food chain of aquatic and transition ecosystems, or in the dispersion of seeds of plants from floodplains and flooded forests.
Paulo Cesar Machado Andrade +18 more
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