First mitochondrial genome of the Egyptian mongoose Herpestes ichneumon (Carnivora, Herpestidae) [PDF]
Mitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2021 The Egyptian mongoose, Herpestes ichneumon, is the only extant mongoose in Europe, with populations still distributed in Africa and the Middle East.
Liliane Boukhdoud +6 more
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Development of short‐target primers for species identification in biological studies of Carnivora [PDF]
Ecology and Evolution, 2023 Noninvasive genetic sampling greatly facilitates studies on the genetics, ecology, and conservation of threatened species. Species identification is often a prerequisite for noninvasive sampling‐based biological studies.
Huiwen Liu +6 more
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The complete mitochondrial genome of Meller’s mongoose (Rhynchogale melleri) [PDF]
Mitochondrial DNA. Part B. ResourcesMeller’s mongoose (Rhynchogale melleri) is a member of the family Herpestidae (Mammalia: Carnivora) and the sole species in the genus Rhynchogale. It is primarily found in savannas and open woodlands of eastern sub-Saharan Africa.
Medhini S. Sosale +5 more
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Potential risk zone for anthropogenic mortality of carnivores in Gandaki Province, Nepal [PDF]
Ecology and Evolution, 2022 Anthropogenic pressures in human‐dominated landscapes often contribute to wildlife mortality. Carnivores are especially vulnerable to human‐induced mortality due to the perceived threat to livestock and humans.
Binaya Adhikari +7 more
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Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) in carnivores kept in zoos in Texas, USA: risk perception, practices, and antigen detection [PDF]
Parasites & Vectors, 2023 Background Dirofilaria immitis is the causative agent of heartworm disease in wild and domestic canids, felids, and mustelids. Recent studies demonstrate that additional families in the order Carnivora are also susceptible to infection.
Kaitlyn E. Upton +2 more
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The complete mitochondrial genome of the meerkat (Suricata suricatta) and its phylogenetic relationship with other feliform species [PDF]
Mitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2020 The meerkat, Suricata suricatta, is a highly social member of the mongoose family (Herpestidae) and the only extant species of the genus Suricata.
Lorena Derežanin +2 more
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Neuroanatomical and Immunohistological Study of the Main and Accessory Olfactory Bulbs of the Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) [PDF]
Animals, 2021 We approached the study of the main (MOB) and accessory olfactory bulbs (AOB) of the meerkat (Suricata suricatta) aiming to fill important gaps in knowledge regarding the neuroanatomical basis of olfactory and pheromonal signal processing in this iconic ...
Mateo V. Torres +4 more
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Wild Encounters: Analyzing Human-Animal Interactions in British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums Facilities. [PDF]
Zoo BiolWe investigated the quantity and diversity of animal–visitor interactions in BIAZA‐accredited facilities, finding 740 opportunities for interactions across a range of contexts including walkthroughs and handling. Meet and greets were the most offered and were influenced by the number of individual animals, cost of interaction, and animal popularity ...
Welsh T +4 more
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Incubation periods and mortality outcomes following rabies virus infection in mesocarnivorous reservoir hosts: implications for experimental design and veterinary policy – a review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Virology JournalBackground Efficacy studies are part of the regulatory requirements for obtaining marketing authorization for rabies virus vaccines intended for veterinary use.
Thomas Müller +3 more
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First report on detection and molecular characterization of alphacoronaviruses in the small Indian mongoose (Urva auropunctata) [PDF]
Virology JournalBackground Members of the species Alphacoronavirus suis/Alphacoronavirus-1 (αCoV-1) are important viral pathogens of canids/felids that exhibit complex evolutionary patterns and have been associated with interspecies transmission events including ...
Jessica L. Kulberg +3 more
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