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Endothermy, neuron counts, and other issues: Further remarks on neurocognitive evolution in fossil vertebrates

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Last year, we challenged the view that large‐bodied theropod dinosaurs such as Tyrannosaurus rex resembled primates in cognition and behavior, a proposition made by Herculano‐Houzel in 2023. More recently, Jensen et al. have criticized our work on this topic, raising methodological and conceptual issues.
Kai R. Caspar, Cristián Gutiérrez‐Ibáñez, Hady George, Thomas R. Holtz Jr., Darren Naish, Grant R. Hurlburt   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Addressing human–elephant conflicts in Taita Taveta County, Kenya: Integrating species distribution modeling into targeted conservation strategies

Global Ecology and Conservation
Increasing competition for space and resources at the agriculture-conservation interface poses critical challenges to wildlife conservation, often intensifying human–wildlife conflicts throughout the globe, including Kenya.
Tino Johansson, Martha Munyao, Petri K.E. Pellikka, Sakari Äärilä, Patrick Omondi, Mika Siljander   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Chairman's report: African Elephant Specialist Group

Pachyderm, 1993
Notes that the funding for conservation and management is inadequate and since it appears that poaching has returned in some area and the human/elephant conflict is increasing throughout the range states work must be maintained and augmented.
Holly Dublin
doaj   +1 more source

Morphometric analysis of postnatal lung development in the gray short‐tailed opossum (Monodelphis domestica): An ultrastructural study

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract An ultrastructural morphometric analysis of the postnatal development of the lung in the gray short‐tailed opossum (Monodelphis domestica) has been conducted to evaluate the morphofunctional status of this poorly developed marsupial lung immediately following parturition.
Kirsten Ferner
wiley   +1 more source

Repelling elephants with a chilli pepper gas dispenser: field tests and practical use in Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe from 2009 to 2013 [PDF]

, 2015
In elephant range states human-elephant conflict (HEC) is considered a serious handicap to the possibility of peaceful coexistence between free ranging elephants and their neighbouring human communities.
Drouet, Nolwenn, La Grange, Mike, Le Bel, Sébastien   +2 more
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Oldest well‐preserved euprimate petrosal, from the early Eocene of India (Vastan Lignite Mine, Gujarat)

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract An exquisitely preserved, isolated partial petrosal with associated fragmentary stapes is described from the Vastan Lignite Mine (Gujarat, India), dated to the early Eocene (~54.5 Ma). Several anatomical traits (e.g., large petrosal plate; posterolateral entry of the internal carotid artery to the tympanic cavity; bony tubes surrounding the ...
Mary T. Silcox, Kenneth D. Rose, Rachel H. Dunn, Kishor Kumar, Rajendra S. Rana, Ashok Sahni, Lachham Singh, Thierry Smith, Jordan W. Crowell   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Historical Account of Managing Overabundant Wild Asian Elephants in Myanmar by the Kheddah System of Capture: Philosophy, Principles and Practices

Animals
When standard methods of human–elephant conflict mitigation are not successful, free-ranging wild elephants may continue to come into close contact with people.
Khyne U. Mar
doaj   +1 more source

Birth Statistics for African (\u3cem\u3eLoxodonta africana\u3c/em\u3e) and Asian (\u3cem\u3eElephas maximus\u3c/em\u3e) Elephants in Human Care: History and Implications for Elephant Welfare [PDF]

, 2010
African (Loxodonta africana) and Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) have lived in the care of humans for many years, yet there is no consensus concerning some basic parameters describing their newborn calves.
Dale, Robert H.I.
core   +1 more source

Climate Influences on Human-Elephant Conflict in Sri Lanka [PDF]

, 2010
Contemporary ecological research supports focus on the preservation of habitats and the preservation of keystone species that are critical to the ecological character of the habitats.
Blumenthal, Martin Benno, Chandimala, Janaki, Hendawitharna, W. L., Manthrithillake, Herath, Ndiaye, Ousmane, Perera, Ruvini, Ralapanawe, Vidhura, Siraj, M. R. A., Tennakoon, Upamala, Ward, M. Neil, Yahiya, Zeenas, Zubair, Lareef M.   +11 more
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Migrant success in UK Education: Are there lessons for government social mobility policy?

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract The school achievement and career aspirations of 23 sixth form students at a multi‐cultural urban academy in the UK are explored through interviews. The sample includes 16 s‐generation migrants, 6 UK‐born students with migrant parents and 1 UK‐born student, selected to represent a cohort of over 300 post‐16 learners.
Bernard Barker, Kate Hoskins
wiley   +1 more source