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Census Study of Ducks, Swans and Geese from High-Altitude Wetlands of Pakistan

open access: yesJournal of Bioresource Management, 2018
The family Anatidae consists of aquatic birds such as ducks, geese and swans of varied sizes that belong to the order Anseriformes (Carboneras, 1992). The Anatidae comprise of approximately 148 species (Johnsgard, 2010).
Fakhra Nazir   +2 more
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The 9+ month marathon: How pregnancy may have shaped human endurance capacities

open access: yesThe Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Anthropology has long considered the evolution of our uniquely human endurance capacities to be the result of selection upon anatomical and physiological features imposed by the demands of thermoregulation and resource acquisition, particularly during the demands of persistence hunting. Research has focused on the anatomical changes present in
Cara Ocobock
wiley   +1 more source

Tatarynov Kost Adrianovych, a zoologist, faunist, palaeontologist, and naturalist-traveller [PDF]

open access: yesNovitates Theriologicae, 2022
His scientific research interests were related to zoology, palaeontology, ecology and ethology of vertebrates, museum work, nature conservation, game management, etc.
Pavlo Khoyetskyy, Pavlo Yashchenko
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Ranging behaviour of an adult female greater spotted eagle (Clanga clanga) wintering in Sudan for 10 years, as revealed by satellite telemetry

open access: yesRaptor Journal, 2023
Using global position system (GPS) technology, we tracked an adult female greater spotted eagle (Clanga clanga) on its wintering grounds in the Sudan-South Sudan borderland during 2005–2015.
Meyburg Bernd-Ulrich   +5 more
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Gut Health in Ostriches (Struthio camelus): Insights Into Intestinal Structure, Functions, Microbiome, and Improvement Strategies

open access: yesAnimal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Our paper systematically reviews the intestinal structure, function, and microbiota of ostriches, along with strategies for improving their gut health. We analyze how these factors collectively influence intestinal homeostasis and ostrich welfare, emphasizing probiotics as a promising intervention to enhance gut health, boost population well‐being, and
Zi‐Qun Zhang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS AS A SOURCE OF PUBLIC EXPOSURE FROM THE FUKUSHIMA NUCLEAR POWER PLANT ACCIDENT

open access: yesРадиационная гигиена, 2015
This article examines assessments of the impact of the Fukushima nuclear power plant accident on exposure of the Russian Federation population related to the seasonal migration of game birds. Intake of artificial radionuclides with meat of migratory game
I. P. Stamat
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Rapid sexing of selected Galliformes by polymerase chain reaction

open access: yesCzech Journal of Animal Science, 2012
Vent sexing of one-day-old chicks in commercial hatcheries has long been common practice and can be highly accurate. However, there are circumstances when this technique is not applicable such as smaller breeds, non-domestic birds, or where is the ...
J. Kalina   +3 more
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Dark Heritage Prospection ‐ Mapping the Treblinka II Extermination Camp Using a Magnetometer Survey and Integrated Archival Sources

open access: yesArchaeological Prospection, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The history of Nazi German extermination camps has, until recently, relied primarily on eyewitness testimony. Very few official documents detailing the facilities survived the war due to the special operation ‘Sonderaktion 1005’, dedicated to hiding their existence and extent.
Sebastian Różycki   +4 more
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15: MOVEMENTS OF WILD TURKEYS IN SOUTHWESTERN ALABAMA*

open access: yesWildlife Society Bulletin, 1973
This study examines the movement of wild turkeys in southwestern Alabama. Data on 1,200 birds captured and banded in the area in the past 20 years and on 103 additional birds wing‐marked with combinations of colors and designs from 1965 to 1968 were used.
James R. Davis
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Challenges and Opportunities in Game Artificial Intelligence Education Using Angry Birds

open access: yesIEEE Access, 2015
Games have been an important tool for motivating undergraduate students majoring in computer science and engineering. However, it is difficult to build an entire game for education from scratch, because the task requires high-level programming skills and
Du-Mim Yoon, Kyung-Joong Kim
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