Nile Crocodiles in Lake Nasser, Egypt, Are Found Close to Fishermen's Camps, Indicating Potential Conflicts [PDF]
Ecology and EvolutionConflict between wildlife and humans is one of the main causes of wildlife decline. Numerous studies have investigated environmental and anthropogenic variables determining the distribution of large carnivores to predict and mitigate the risks of such ...
Mohamed A. Ezat +3 more
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Social Sciences, 2022 Zoos have changed dramatically over the last century and today attract millions of people worldwide, being places where visitors can closely watch wildlife and learn about the species on display.
Jean-Christophe Giger, João Neves
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Pharmacokinetics of Antibiotics in Crocodiles: A Review [PDF]
AnimalsThis review aims to provide an overview of the pharmacokinetics of antibiotics in crocodilian species, focusing on species-specific variations in drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination (ADME), as well as the influence of environmental
Seavchou Laut +9 more
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Estuarine crocodiles in a tropical coastal floodplain obtain nutrition from terrestrial prey
PLoS ONE, 2018 The estuarine crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is one of the largest and most widespread crocodilians in the world. Although considered an apex species, the role of the estuarine crocodile in aquatic foodwebs is poorly understood; we know what crocodiles ...
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First photon-counting detector computed tomography in the living crocodile: a 3D-Imaging study with special reference to amphibious hearing [PDF]
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental BiologyBackgroundCrocodiles are semi-aquatic animals well adapted to hear both on land and under water. Currently, there is limited information on how their amphibious hearing is accomplished. Here, we describe, for the first time, the ear anatomy in the living
Karl-Gunnar Melkersson +2 more
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PLoS ONE, 2011 BackgroundRelict populations of Crocodylus niloticus persist in Chad, Egypt and Mauritania. Although crocodiles were widespread throughout the Sahara until the early 20(th) century, increased aridity combined with human persecution led to local ...
, Pedro Tarroso, Neftalí Sillero
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Use of fecal microbiome to understand the impact of housing conditions on metabolic stress responses in farmed saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceIntroductionUnderstanding the impact of housing conditions on the stress responses in farmed saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) is crucial for optimizing welfare and management practices.MethodsThis study employed a multi-omics methodology ...
David J. Beale +6 more
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Evidence of avian and human influenza A virus infection in farmed Siamese crocodiles (Crocodylus siamensis) in Thailand. [PDF]
PLoS ONECrocodilians are susceptible to a range of virus infection including influenza A virus (IAV). However, little is known about the ecology and epidemiology of IAV in crocodile species.
Metawee Thongdee +8 more
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Attitudes and Perceptions of Local Communities towards Nile Crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus) in the Sudd Wetlands, South Sudan [PDF]
AnimalsConflicts between human populations and Nile crocodiles are widespread with crocodiles posing significant threats to fisherfolk and riverine communities across r-Saharan Africa.
John Sebit Benansio +6 more
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Scientific ReportsParasites are among the major organisms that affect the health of crocodiles. A cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2021 to May 2022 aimed to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal helminths of Nile crocodiles in Arba Minch Crocodile ...
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