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Summation by Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus) [PDF]

Behavioral Sciences, 2012
Recent empirical evidence for complex cognition in elephants suggests that greater attention to comparative studies between non-human primates and other animals is warranted. We have previously shown that elephants possess the ability to judge the difference between two discrete quantities, and unlike other animals, their choice does not appear to be ...
Irie, Naoko, Hasegawa, Toshikazu
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Feeding preferences of the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) in Nepal. [PDF]

BMC Ecol, 2016
Nepal provides habitat for approximately 100-125 wild Asian elephants (Elephas maximus). Although a small proportion of the world population of this species, this group is important for maintaining the genetic diversity of elephants and conservation of biodiversity in this region.
Koirala RK, Raubenheimer D, Aryal A, Pathak ML, Ji W.   +4 more
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A note on the presence of the Elephant Louse Haematomyzus elephantis piaget (Mallophaga: Rhynchophthirina) in the Kruger National Park

Koedoe: African Protected Area Conservation and Science, 1984
First described in 1869, this rather unusual insect has been found to be a common ectoparasite on the Indian elephant (Elephas maximus), and has been collected in low numbers from the African elephant (Loxodonta africana) in nearly all of sub-saharan ...
L.E.O Braack
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SEMEN OF THE CEYLON ELEPHANT, ELEPHAS MAXIMUS [PDF]

Reproduction, 1971
Summary. The procedure employed for the collection of semen from a captive male elephant is described. Sperm-rich and sperm-free ejaculates were obtained. Seven sperm-rich ejaculates were evaluated. Seminal characteristics investigated in the elephant compared favourably with those of other domestic animals of normal
M R, Jainudeen, J F, Eisenberg, J B, Jayasinghe   +2 more
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Revisiting traditional SSR based methodologies available for elephant genetic studies

Scientific Reports, 2021
Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) plays a significant role in natural ecosystems and it is considered as an endangered animal. Molecular genetics studies on elephants’ dates back to 1990s.
M. S. L. R. P. Marasinghe, R. M. R. Nilanthi, H. A. B. M. Hathurusinghe, M. G. C. Sooriyabandara, C. H. W. M. R. B. Chandrasekara, K. A. N. C. Jayawardana, M. M. Kodagoda, R. C. Rajapakse, P. C. G. Bandaranayake   +8 more
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Human Exposure following Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection of Multiple Animal Species in a Metropolitan Zoo

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2002
From 1997 to 2000, Mycobacterium tuberculosis was diagnosed in two Asian elephants (Elephas maximus), three Rocky Mountain goats (Oreamnos americanus), and one black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) in the Los Angeles Zoo. DNA fingerprint patterns suggested
Peter Oh, Reuben Granich, Jim Scott, Ben Sun, Michael Joseph, Cynthia Stringfield, Susan Thisdell, Jothan Staley, Donna Workman-Malcolm, Lee Borenstein, Eleanor Lehnkering, Patrick Ryan, Jeanne Soukup, Annette Nitta, Jennifer Flood   +14 more
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Preferensi Jelajah Harian Gajah Sumatera (Elephas maximus sumatranus) di Taman Nasional Bukit Barisan Selatan (Daily Range Preferences of Sumatran Elephant (Elephas maximus sumatranus) in Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park)

Jurnal Sylva Lestari, 2019
Sumatran elephant (Elephas maximus sumatranus) is classified as a critically endangered species under the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) red list and is protected under Indonesian law.
Widodo Arif Rohman, Arief Darmawan, Christine Wulandari, Bainah Sari Dewi   +3 more
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Clinical management of chronic abscess in an Asian elephant (Elephas maximus)

Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research, 2014
Regional perfusion with Triple sulpha was used to treat a severe abscess in a 7-year old female Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) housed at a temple in Tamil Nadu, India.
Kadirvelu Senthilkumar, Alagumalai Senthilkumar, Madurai Ganesan Jayathangaraj   +2 more
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Biomechanical parameters of asian elephant (elephas maximus) walking gait [PDF]

Kafkas Universitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi, 2017
Quadruped animals have a unique mechanism of movement that minimizes energy use and allows muscles to work effectively. Elephants are the biggest quadruped animals on earth and how they stabilize their body and use energy are of interest.
KONGSAWASDI S, MAHASAWANGKUL S, PONGSOPAWIJIT P, BOONPRASERT K, CHUATRAKOON B, THONGLORM N, KANTA-IN R, TAJARERNMUANG T, NGANVONGPANIT K   +8 more
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Comparative Cytogenetic Study on Male and Female Captive Sumatran Elephant in Elephant Training Center, Way Kambas National Park

International Journal of Tropical Veterinary and Biomedical Research, 2018
Sumatran elephant (Elephas maximus sumatranus) was one of five big mammals in Way Kambas National Park (WKNP). Cytogenetic study was a part of conservation effort for sumatran elephant, especially in conservation genetic field.
Priyambodo Priyambodo, Elly L. Rustiati
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