Testing the Utility of Gaussian Mixture Models in Parataxonomic Classification of Fossil Eggs [PDF]
, 2021 Fossil eggs and eggshells are very seldom associated with skeletal or dermal remains and can rarely be assigned taxonomically. This has resulted in oologists creating an alternative classification system for fossil eggs and eggshells: the parataxonomy of
Baddeley, Roland J +2 more
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Motivations behind wild animal consumption in social media in Mexico: A case study
People and Nature, Volume 6, Issue 2, Page 676-686, April 2024.Abstract Wildlife trade is a worldwide threat to biodiversity. It is a complex problem, and to deal with it, one must analyse its constituting factors, some of which are specific to certain geographic areas. Although Mexican laws have prohibited selling wild products, Mexico is still both a source and consumer of exotic wildlife; however, there is ...
Marielise Gutiérrez‐Ibarra +4 more
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Revista Mexicana de Biodiversidad, 2011 Nesting ecology of Morelet's crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii) has been documented since 1940. However, only 2 nests constructed on floating vegetation have been recorded.
Armando H. Escobedo-Galván +4 more
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Acta Universitaria, 2019 Diferentes nidadas ex situde Crocodylus moreletiise sometieron a sesiones de playbacks. Estos variaron con base en la vocalización que emiten, ya sea al inicio o al final del proceso de eclosión, así como en la tasa de repetición (rápida o lenta).
Hernán Mandujano-Camacho +3 more
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Tick Infection of Caiman crocodilus fuscus at the Hidroprado Hydroelectric Dam in Colombia: New Records, Parasite Prevalence, and Blood Loss Rate [PDF]
, 2020 The main goal of this research was to identify the hard ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) found in 10 individuals of spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus fuscus) from 349 individuals captured at the Hidroprado hydroelectric dam in the Department of Tolima ...
Mora Rivera, Nohora Cristina +4 more
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Predictors and immunological correlates of sublethal mercury exposure in vampire bats [PDF]
, 2017 Mercury (Hg) is a pervasive heavy metal that often enters the environment from anthropogenic sources such as gold mining and agriculture. Chronic exposure to Hg can impair immune function, reducing the ability of animals to resist or recover from ...
Altizer, Sonia +7 more
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Frontiers in Conservation ScienceIntroductionWildlife tourism is important for the conservation of protected areas, endangered species, and to empower local communities. Nevertheless, when guidelines and practices are not clear and correctly executed, tourism may have a negative impact ...
Javier Arturo Benítez-Moreno +2 more
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Environmental education for basic education students and perception of the adult rural population about Crocodylus acutus (Cuvier, 1807) (Crocodylia: Crocodylidae) in Sinaloa, Mexico [PDF]
Debido a presiones antropogénicas, la vida silvestre enfrenta retos al compartir recursos y hábitat con los humanos, lo que lleva a generar conflictos entre ellos.
Castañeda de los Santos, Gustavo +10 more
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A review of ectoparasites (Acari and Hirudinea) associated with herpetofauna in the Mexican Yucatan Peninsula [PDF]
Ectoparasites are common on herpetofauna and can cause skin lesions, thermoregulatory complications,and hinder growth. Herein we present records from the literature and new data from the Calakmul Biosphere Reserveon ectoparasites of herpetofauna in the ...
Barão-Nóbrega, José António L. +5 more
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Multiple Paternity in a Reintroduced Population of the Orinoco Crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius) at the El Frío Biological Station, Venezuela [PDF]
, 2016 The success of a reintroduction program is determined by the ability of individuals to reproduce and thrive. Hence, an understanding of the mating system and breeding strategies of reintroduced species can be critical to the success, evaluation and ...
Alda, Fernando +11 more
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