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Characterization of the complete mitogenome sequence of the giant panda tick Haemaphysalis hystricis

Mitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2020
The blood-sucking tick Haemaphysalis hystricis is a common ectoparasite of the giant panda and represents a significant threat to both wild and captive populations. Herein, the complete mitogenome of H.
Yunjian Liu, Lu Wang, Lidan Wang, Linhua Deng, Ming Wei, Kai Wu, Shan Huang, Guo Li, Yan Huang, Hemin Zhang, Chengdong Wang, Desheng Li, Yue Xie   +12 more
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The Thumb of the Giant Panda [PDF]

Nature, 1939
SOME reference has been made in the daily Press, during the past few days, to the extraordinary grasping power possessed by the giant panda at the London Zoological Gardens. It has been stated that “It is now seen that the fingers are used in conjunction with a thumb on each hand to grasp the bamboo. The thumbs are not tapered like the fingers.
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Effects of Different Nursing Methods on the Behavioral Response of Adult Captive Giant Pandas (Ailuropoda Melanoleuca)

Animals, 2021
Although the ex situ conservation breeding program has basically created self-sustaining populations and genetic diversity in captive giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) [...]
Ming-Yue Zhang, Xiao-Hui Zhang, James Ayala, Rong Hou   +3 more
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Factors influencing bamboo intake of captive giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)

Scientific Reports, 2023
Bamboo is the main food source of the giant panda. To increase bamboo intake in captive giant pandas, we studied factors affecting the bamboo intake. Fourteen healthy captive giant pandas in Dujiangyan Base of China Conservation and Research Center for ...
Ming Wei, Yan Zhu, Weiping Liu, Desheng Li, Rongping Wei, Linhua Deng, Kai Wu, Shixian Song, Ti Li, Wen Zeng, Yongguo He, Shan Huang, Chengdong Wang   +12 more
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The complete mitochondrial genome sequence of Cletus rubidiventris (Heteroptera: Coreidae)

Mitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2020
Cletus rubidiventris is a crop pest, especially for rice. This study first reported the complete mitochondrial genome of this species. The total length of mitochondrial genome is 15,590 bp and including 13 PCGs, 22 tRNA genes, and 2 rRNA genes, with 31.8%
Shijun Yang, Rong Hou, Kongju Wu, Peng Liu, Yuxiang Chen, Wanjing Yang, Peng Chen   +6 more
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Antimicrobial resistance of Escherichia coli, Enterobacter spp., Klebsiella pneumoniae and Enterococcus spp. isolated from the feces of giant panda

BMC Microbiology, 2022
Background Escherichia coli, Enterobacter spp., Klebsiella pneumoniae and Enterococcus spp., common gut bacteria in giant pandas, include opportunistic pathogens.
Xin Wang, Yi Zhang, Caiwu Li, Guo Li, Daifu Wu, Ti Li, Yuanyuan Qu, Wenwen Deng, Yongguo He, Petri Penttinen, Hemin Zhang, Yan Huang, Ke Zhao, Likou Zou   +13 more
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Nutrient Utilization and Gut Microbiota Composition in Giant Pandas of Different Age Groups

Animals
Proper feeding and nutrition are vital for maintaining the health of giant pandas (GPs), yet the impact of dietary changes and gut microbiota on their nutrient utilization remains unclear.
Chengdong Wang, Wenwen Deng, Zhi Huang, Caiwu Li, Rongping Wei, Yan Zhu, Kai Wu, Chengyao Li, Linhua Deng, Ming Wei, Xuemei Chen, Desheng Li   +11 more
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High Prevalence of Antimicrobial Resistance and Integron Gene Cassettes in Multi-Drug-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolates From Captive Giant Pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2022
Multi-drug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (MDR K. pneumonia) is increasingly being reported with corresponding increase in morbidity and mortality all over the world. However, limited information is available concerning MDR K. pneumonia in giant pandas.
Xia Yan, Xia Yan, Xiaoyan Su, Zhihua Ren, Xueyang Fan, Yunli Li, Chanjuan Yue, Mei Yang, Huidan Deng, Youtian Deng, Zhiwen Xu, Dongsheng Zhang, Lin Li, Rong Hou, Songrui Liu, Junliang Deng   +15 more
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The Patterns and Environmental Factors of Diversity, Co-Occurrence Networks, and Assembly Processes of Protistan Communities in Bulk Soils of Forests

Microorganisms
Understanding the maintenance of soil protists within forest ecosystems is crucial for comprehending ecosystem responses to climate change. A comprehensive analysis of soil samples from the Fengtongzhai National Reserve in China, utilizing high ...
Bing Yang, Lin Wu, Zhisong Yang, Zhihe Zhang, Wanju Feng, Weichao Zheng, Chi Xu   +6 more
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Giant pandas in captivity undergo short-term adaptation in nerve-related pathways

BMC Zoology
Background Behaviors in captive animals, including changes in appetite, activity level, and social interaction, are often seen as adaptive responses. However, these behaviors may become progressively maladaptive, leading to stress, anxiety, depression ...
Yan Li, Wei Xu, Juan Wang, Hong Liu, Jiawen Liu, Liang Zhang, Rong Hou, Fujun Shen, Yuliang Liu, Kailai Cai   +9 more
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