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Hoffmann's two-toed sloth II: Muscle architectural properties in the thoracic limb of Choloepus (Pilosa: Xenarthra). [PDF]
J AnatTwo‐toed sloths use their thoracic limbs for more frequent and greater suspensory support than three‐toed sloths and have muscle architectural properties consistent with stability of the pectoral girdle, enhanced flexor force/torque applied at the shoulder and elbow joints, and grip on the support as indicated by their myology. Abstract Two‐toed sloths
Tucker CS +4 more
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On the move: sloths and their epibionts as model mobile ecosystems. [PDF]
Biol Rev Camb Philos Soc, 2021 ABSTRACT Sloths are unusual mobile ecosystems, containing a high diversity of epibionts living and growing in their fur as they climb slowly through the canopies of tropical forests. These epibionts include poorly studied algae, arthropods, fungi, and bacteria, making sloths likely reservoirs of unexplored biodiversity.
Kaup M, Trull S, Hom EFY.
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La digestion stomacale chez un paresseux : l'Unau Choloepus Hoffmanni Peters [PDF]
, 1966 1. The anatomical structure of the stomach in the didactyl sloth Choloepus hoffmanni Peters - Mammal of the sub-order of Xenarthra, family of Bradipodidae - conforms to the descripttion of that of Choloepus didactylus. 2. The histological features of the various paunches of the stomach in Choloepus hoffmanni are similar to those already described in ...
Denis, C. +3 more
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Identification and characterization of satellite DNAs in two-toed sloths of the genus Choloepus (Megalonychidae, Xenarthra). [PDF]
Sci Rep, 2020 Choloepus, o único gênero existente da família Megalonychidae, é composto por duas espécies vivas de preguiças de dois dedos: Choloepus didactylus e C. hoffmanni.
Sena RS +5 more
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Genomic Signatures in Maned Three-Toed Sloths From Ancient to Recent Environmental Changes in Brazil's Threatened Atlantic Forest. [PDF]
Mol EcolABSTRACT Environmental and climatic changes have shaped the evolutionary trajectories of natural populations, leaving genomic signatures that reflect how species respond to these shifts and their impacts on genetic health. While these insights are essential for unravelling evolutionary histories and informing conservation strategies, studies on ...
Arantes LS +5 more
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Gender and Age, but Not Visual Context, Impact Wildlife Attitudes and Perceptions of Animals in Zoos
Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens, 2023 People’s attitudes toward wildlife may impact their behaviors in support of conservation. We surveyed people in the United States to determine if gender, age, or visual contexts commonly seen in zoos impacted wildlife attitudes and perceptions of animals
Andrew C. Alba +4 more
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Ciencias Ambientales, 2022 El perezoso de dos dedos (Choloepus hoffmanni) y el de tres dedos (Bradypus variegatus), hoy considerados símbolos nacionales de Costa Rica, fueron estudiados durante 13 años (2004-2016) en una finca de cacao y sus alrededores dentro del proyecto ...
Christopher Vaughan
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Sensitisation, research and management for conservation within ESPOL University forests after the COVID-19 pandemic, Ecuador [PDF]
Neotropical Biology and Conservation, 2023 Non sustainable land uses are disturbing natural habitats and wild animals’ ecology worldwide. Nevertheless, the sensitisation of key actors combined with research and a consequent management can influence decision-making and improve animals’ well-being.
Ricardo Villalba-Briones +3 more
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Identifying hotspots and priority areas for xenarthran research and conservation
Diversity and Distributions, Volume 28, Issue 12, Page 2778-2790, December 2022., 2022 Abstract Aim Limited funds for conservation and research require the development of prioritization schemes. Traditionally, biodiversity metrics were used to delineate priority areas; however, a growing realization emphasizes that logistic factors should be also considered.
Anderson Feijó +5 more
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Methods in Ecology and Evolution, Volume 13, Issue 11, Page 2419-2428, November 2022., 2022 Abstract The ability to obtain ancient DNA (aDNA) from extinct species has greatly improved our ability to study their evolutionary histories. Most aDNA studies focus on mitochondrial DNA for both population‐level and species‐level insights, due to its relatively high abundance and increased obtainability.
Michael V. Westbury, Eline D. Lorenzen
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