Mycotic Diseases in Chelonians
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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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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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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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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Trends in Urban Wild Meat Trade of Chelonians (Turtles and Tortoises) in the Peruvian Amazon [PDF]
AnimalsCulturally, chelonians are important sources of nutrition and income for rural and urban people in tropical rainforests, but urban trade can cause declines in wild populations.
Pedro Mayor +7 more
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Detection of Pathogenic Leptospira in Captive Chelonians (Kinosternon scorpioides—Linnaeus, 1766) in the Brazilian Amazon [PDF]
AnimalsLeptospirosis is a zoonosis of great importance for One Health. In this context, the Amazonian biome may harbor numerous hosts for Leptospira spp. that contribute to the maintenance of the pathogen in the environment.
Rafael Souza Freitas +11 more
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Evaluating the Anesthetic and Physiologic Effects of Intramuscular and Intravenous Alfaxalone in Eastern Mud Turtles (Kinosternon subrubrum) [PDF]
AnimalsCurrent sedation protocols for chelonians can pose a challenge to clinicians because of prolonged induction and recovery times, difficulties in gaining venous access, and natural species variation.
Stephanie Zec +3 more
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Recent Invaders in Small Mediterranean Islands: Wild Boars Impact Snakes in Port-Cros National Park
Diversity, 2021 Mediterranean islands host unique ecosystems that are particularly vulnerable to invasive species. However, knowledge regarding the precise impact of invasive species on local biodiversity remains limited for many of these systems.
Jean-Marie Ballouard +14 more
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Animals, 2021 Turtles are suspected to be involved in the epidemiology of Leptospira; however, data about the dissemination of this zoonotic pathogen among chelonians are scant. In the present study, the serum samples collected from 49 Trachemys scripta elegans living
Eleonora Bonacina +4 more
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