Vocal complexity and sociality in spotted paca (Cuniculus paca). [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2018 The evolution of sociality is related to many ecological factors that act on animals as selective forces, thus driving the formation of groups. Group size will depend on the payoffs of group living.
Stella G C Lima +4 more
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Anatomic and histologic analysis of paca larynx (Cuniculus paca, Linnaeus 1766) [PDF]
Arquivo Brasileiro De Medicina Veterinaria E Zootecnia, 2021 Paca (Cuniculus paca) has encouraged research as an experimental model both in the human medicine and veterinary, as well as the economic exploitation of its meat cuts, which favored its zootechnical use. There are no anatomical, microscopic descriptions
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Validation of complementary non-invasive tools for stress assessment in spotted paca (Cuniculus paca) [PDF]
Animal Welfare, 2023 Monitoring the concentration of glucocorticoid metabolites (GCMs) in faecal samples is a non-invasive tool for physiological stress evaluation, particularly useful when studying wild species.
Vanessa S Altino +8 more
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Miologia do membro torácico da paca (Cuniculus paca) [PDF]
Pesquisa Veterinaria Brasileira, 2016 Resumo: Objetivou-se descrever os músculos do membro torácico da paca (Cuniculus paca Linnaeus, 1766), mediante dissecação anatômica dessa região. Foram utilizadas cinco Cuniculus paca adultas, machos e fêmeas, pesando entre cinco e 10kg do plantel de ...
Tais H C Sasahara, Marcia R F Machado
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First record of albinism in the paca Cuniculus paca (Rodentia, Cuniculidae) in southeast Mexico [PDF]
Neotropical Biology and Conservation, 2020 Even though there have been reports of anomalies in the colouration of several species of neotropical mammals, these events are considered to be rare within natural populations.
Antonio Santos-Moreno
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Macroscopic description of the external and middle ear of paca (Cuniculus paca Linnaeus, 1766) [PDF]
Pesquisa Veterinaria Brasileira, 2015 : Paca (Cuniculus paca), one of the largest rodents of the Brazilian fauna, has inherent characteristics of its species which can conribute as a new option for animal experimantation.
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Anatomic study of the arterial vascularization of the brain base of paca (Cuniculus paca) [PDF]
Pesquisa Veterinaria Brasileira, 2020 ABSTRACT: Paca (Cuniculus paca Linnaeus, 1766), rodent belong to the Cuniculidae family, has encouraged numerous scientific researches and for this reason could be an experimental model in both human and veterinary areas. And recently, the economic exploitation of the meat cuts, has being direct implication in its zootechnical importance.
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Object Play as a Positive Emotional State Indicator for Farmed Spotted Paca (Cuniculus paca). [PDF]
Animals (Basel), 2023 Simple Summary The spotted paca (Cuniculus paca) has been legally bred by small-scale producers in Brazil as an alternative source of protein. Although captive breeding of this species is considered relatively easy and promising for farmers, little is ...
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Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, 2018 Published as part of Pereira, Alan Deivid, Bazilio, Sergio & Orsi, Mário Luís, 2018, Checklist of medium-sized to large mammals of Campos Gerais National Park, Paraná, Brazil, pp.
Pereira, Alan Deivid +2 more
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Molecular eco-epidemiology of Paracoccidioides brasiliensis in road-killed mammals reveals Cerdocyon thous and Cuniculus paca as new hosts harboring this fungal pathogen. [PDF]
PLoS One, 2021 Wild animals infected with Paracoccidioides brasiliensis represent important indicators of this fungal agent presence in the environment. The detection of this pathogen in road-killed wild animals has shown to be a key strategy for eco-epidemiological ...
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