Updating the forelimb anatomy of the domestic cat (Felis catus, Felidae) based on evolutionary inferences of its muscles and nerves I: Shoulder and brachium. [PDF]
J AnatIn this study, we provide a detailed description of the shoulder and brachium muscles and the brachial plexus of the domestic cat (Felis catus). We identified muscular variants (articularis humeri, coracobrachialis longus, biceps brachii caput breve), clarified the independence of the anconeus medialis muscle from the triceps brachii muscle, and ...
Vélez García JF +2 more
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Strong evidence of mitochondrial polyphyly of the Leopardus tigrinus (Mammalia, Felidae) species complex revealed by expanded analyses of Andean populations. [PDF]
Genet Mol BiolOver the past two decades, molecular data have revealed a complex evolutionary history for the Neotropical felid genus Leopardus. A particularly problematic subset has been the L.
Buitrago-Torres DL +16 more
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Multi-Species Canopy Latrines in Costa Rican Cloud Forests: A Mammal Interactions Hub in a Single Tree Species. [PDF]
Ecol EvolWe documented arboreal, multi‐species mammal latrines in montane cloud forests of Costa Rica by surveying 169 trees across 29 species. Latrines were found exclusively on Ficus tuerckheimii, with 11 occurrences across two mountain ranges and an additional observation in Honduras.
Quirós-Navarro J +2 more
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Molecular detection of Brucella abortus in wild and captive felids. [PDF]
Braz J Infect Dis, 2022 Purpose: Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease of great public health importance. In wild animals, Brucella abortus is one of the most diagnosed species, mainly in enzootic environments where domestic animals share the same environment. B.
Kagueyama FC +4 more
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Natives Against Invaders: Shared Use of Space and Temporal Segregation of Clouded Tiger-Cats (<i>Leopardus pardinoides</i>) and Domestic Dogs (<i>Canis familiaris</i>) in an Isolated Protected Area. [PDF]
Ecol EvolWe studied the spatial and temporal relationships between clouded tiger‐cats and dogs in an isolated protected area of Colombia. Dogs influenced the activity patterns of clouded tiger‐cats but not their habitat use. Conservation actions should be directed to mitigate potential contact between both species.
Cepeda-Duque JC +6 more
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Diversity and Activity Patterns of Medium-Sized and Large Terrestrial Mammals in Agroforests of a Peruvian Amazon Rainforest Region. [PDF]
Ecol EvolWe studied species richness and activity patterns of medium‐sized and large terrestrial mammals in agroforests located in the northern buffer zone of Tambopata National Reserve, Peru. The agroforests harboured a high number of mammal species, with species richness increasing alongside greater structural complexity of vegetation.
Korol Y +7 more
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Importance of connectivity for carnivore richness and occupancy in fragmented biodiversity hotspots. [PDF]
Conserv BiolAbstract Structural connectivity affects wildlife movement between habitat patches, contributing to the persistence of wildlife populations and their resilience to human‐induced and environmental changes. However, its importance to wildlife population persistence remains unclear, particularly in fragmented landscapes, where there are additional co ...
Hurtado CM +12 more
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Global determinants of home range sizes in felids: Evidence of human disturbance impact. [PDF]
J Anim EcolThis study is the first to demonstrate the influence of anthropogenic factors and species richness in felids on home range size across the entire felid taxon. Felids are a taxon of major interest in conservation biology, and gaining a comprehensive view of their spatial ecology will help derive global conservation recommendations.
Moraru A, Anile S, Devillard S.
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Jaguar Density at the Northeastern Limit of Its Distribution in Mexico. [PDF]
Ecol EvolThis study presents the first estimate of jaguar density in northeastern Mexico using a spatial capture–recapture model with random thinning, which incorporates both identified and unidentified camera trap detections. Conducted over 91 days with 104 cameras, the model yielded a density of 1.29 individuals per 100 km2 in the El Cielo–Sierra de Tamalave ...
Manuel-de la Rosa ZA +6 more
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Small Felids Coexist in Mixed-Use Landscape in the Bolivian Amazon. [PDF]
Animals (Basel)In the face of global species loss, it is paramount to understand the effects of human activity on vulnerable species, particularly in highly diverse, complex systems.
Anderson C +5 more
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