The emergence of Caryospora neofalconis in falcons in Central Saudi Arabia [PDF]
Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research, 2020 Objective: This study aimed to examine the occurrence of Caryospora (C.) neofalconis in falcons from the central region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
Faleh Alfaleh +2 more
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Genomic insights into the genetic basis of eagle-beak jaw, large head, and long tail in the big-headed turtle. [PDF]
Ecol Evol, 2023 The genetic basis of unique phenotype characteristics (eagle‐beak jaw, large head, and long tail) in the big‐headed turtle (Platysternon megacephalum) is unknown. Taking comparative genome analysis and transcriptome sequencing, this study revealed several key genes with crucial roles in the development of those unique characteristics, providing ...
Gong S, Ge Y, Wei Y, Gao Y.
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Antibody prevalence to avian influenza virus subtypes H5, H7 and H9 in falcons, captive and wild birds, United Arab Emirates, 2003-2006. [PDF]
Vet Med Sci, 2023 Antibody prevalence to Avian influenza virus subtypes H5, H7 and H9 in falcons and wild/captive birds, UAE, 2003–2006. The vertical axis indicates the number of samples investigated. Columns 1–3 depict the prevalence of antibodies in sera of wild and captive birds and columns 4–6 the prevalence in falcon samples.
Jöstl N +8 more
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Infection of juvenile falcons (Falco spp.) with intestinal Lawsonia intracellularis. [PDF]
Vet Med Sci, 2023 Abstract Intestinal infection of many host species with Lawsonia intracellularis are widely reported. Analyses of infections among carnivorous falcons have not previously been reported. Fifty juvenile captive falcons (Falco spp.) with or without Lawsonia infection were investigated in the United Arab Emirates, including clinical laboratory methods ...
Wencel P +5 more
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Diversity, Abundance and Community Composition of Birds in Chitwan Annapurna Landscape, Central Nepal. [PDF]
Ecol EvolUnderstanding bird diversity and composition is important for assessing survival, adaptability, and extinction risks. This study investigated bird species abundance, richness, seasonal diversity, and composition across habitats, seasons, and physiographic zones of Chitwan Annapurna Landscape (CHAL) from 2020 to 2021 using the point count method.
Bastola SC +4 more
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Molecular Survey of Chlamydial Infections in Three Public Bird Collections in Tehran, Iran. [PDF]
Vet Med SciOne hundred and eight samples from different avian species were collected and tested for Chlamydia spp. infection using PCR. Thirty‐seven samples from Psittaciformes, Columbiformes, Falconiformes, Galliformes and Charadriiformes were positive for Chlamydia DNA.
Hashemian SMM +2 more
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Homeostasis of glucose and lipid metabolism during physiological responses to a simulated hypoxic high altitude environment [PDF]
Nature CommunicationsHomeostasis facilitates maintenance of physiological processes despite extrinsic fluctuations. In aerobic organisms, homeostasis is mainly fueled by metabolism of glucose and lipids, and requires oxygen as a metabolic substrate.
Yi Lin +9 more
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What happens to Saker Falcon in Chinese Altai?
Пернатые хищники и их охрана, 2023 In China, the protection level of Saker Falcon (Falco cherrug) has been upgraded from National Level II to National Level I in 2021. Why is this happening?
Roller MaMing
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Пернатые хищники и их охрана, 2023 DNA analysis is a “gold standard” for individual identification and parentage studies as for humans, so for animals (Saks et al., 1991). First forensic testing of the rare animal species DNA occurred in 1991 in Great Britain, when the case of illegal ...
Ludmila S. Zinevich +3 more
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Status and Conservation of the Saker Falcon in Austria
Пернатые хищники и их охрана, 2023 The short lecture summarizes the results of a conservation program for the Saker Falcon (Falco cherrug) in Austria for the years 2011–2022. The species reaches the western limit of its global distribution in Austria.
Johannes A. Hohenegger +3 more
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