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Biological Reviews, Volume 101, Issue 3, Page 1406-1462, June 2026.ABSTRACT Oropharyngeal food processing exhibits a remarkable diversity among vertebrates, reflecting the evolution of specialised ‘processing centres’ associated with the mandibular, hyoid, and branchial arches. Although studies have detailed various food‐processing strategies and mechanisms across vertebrates, a coherent and comprehensive terminology ...
Daniel Schwarz +6 more
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Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, 2014 No controlled studies have been conducted to determine the predilection muscles of Trichinella zimbabwensis larvae in Nile crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus) or the influence of infection intensity on the distribution of the larvae in crocodiles.
Louis J. La Grange, Samson Mukaratirwa
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The Anatomical Record, Volume 309, Issue 4, Page 826-852, April 2026.Bioimaging of the sense organs and brain of fishes and reptiles. Left panel: 3D reconstruction of the head and brain of the deep‐sea viperfish Chauliodus sloani following diceCT. Right panel: A 3D reconstruction of a 70‐day‐old embryo head of the bearded dragon Pogona vitticeps following diceCT, showing the position of the segmented brain within the ...
Shaun P. Collin +9 more
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The Bulletin of the Ecological Society of America, Volume 107, Issue 2, April 2026.Abstract Knowing about species interactions is essential for ecological research, conservation efforts, resource management, and maintaining healthy ecosystems, but many of these, such as reports of predation, may not always be published in easily located resources—if they are published at all.
Matthijs P. van den Burg, Hinrich Kaiser
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Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, 2003 The heads of nine 2.5 to 3-year-old Nile crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus) were obtained from a commercial farm where crocodiles are raised for their skins and meat. The animals from which these specimens originated were clinically healthy at the time
J.F. Putterill, J.T. Soley
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Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 4, April 2026.We introduce ENHYDROSS, a new mechanistic model that uses optimal swimming speed and minimum cost of transport to estimate maximum dispersal distances and durations for vertebrates, enabling assessment of long‐distance oceanic dispersal potential. Applied to a range of extant and extinct animals, the model's estimates generally align with observed data;
Alexandros Pantelides +5 more
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Preliminary assessment of blood mercury contamination in four African crocodile species
Environment InternationalHeavy metal contamination in the environment is an increasingly pervasive threat to the long-term persistence of wildlife. As high trophic level consumers, crocodylians are at substantial risk from bioaccumulation of mercury (Hg).
Jérémy Lemaire +2 more
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African Journal of Ecology, Volume 64, Issue 3, April 2026.ABSTRACT Around the globe, changing landscapes and habitat transformation are major factors affecting wildlife. In recent years, South Africa has experienced significant population growth and migration, leading to the transformation and expansion of both rural and urban areas, with the loss of natural areas.
Kirsty J. Kyle, Colleen T. Downs
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Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, 2004 The heads of nine 2.5 to 3-year-old Nile crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus) were obtained from a commercial farm where crocodiles are raised for their skins and meat.
J.F. Putterill, J.T. Soley
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Do You Study What You Eat? Comparing South African Aquatic Food Production Statistics With Research
Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries, Volume 6, Issue 1, February 2026.ABSTRACT In many countries, foods from aquatic sources provide an important source of protein and key micronutrients. However, aquatic food systems can be impacted by hazards, which drive inefficiencies. Such inefficiencies have consequences for the environmental, economic and social sustainability of food.
Sarah R. Alewijnse +3 more
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