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Austral Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 2017 The aim of this study was to identify the infection prevalence of Trypanosoma cruzi in opossums and triatomines captured in urban areas of Campeche City, Mexico.
Paulino Tamay-Segovia +6 more
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Exceptional sperm cooperation in the wood mouse [PDF]
, 2002 Spermatozoa from a single male will compete for fertilization of ova with spermatozoa from another male when present in the female reproductive tract at the same time.
AH Harcourt +32 more
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Harnessing iEcology data to uncover invasive species behaviour
Methods in Ecology and Evolution, EarlyView.Abstract Invasive animal species threaten ecosystems, biodiversity and human livelihoods. Behavioural traits such as boldness, exploratory tendencies, learning ability and social interactions are known to influence invasion success. Yet these behavioural traits remain underexplored due to challenges in observing behaviour across large spatial and ...
Peter Mikula +22 more
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, 2014 Camera traps - cameras linked to detectors so that they fire when an animal is present - are a major source of information on the abundance and habitat preferences of rare or shy forest animals. Modern cameras record the time of the photo, and the use of
Meredith, M., Ridout, Martin S.
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EFFECT OF RACCOON (PROCYON LOTOR) REDUCTION ON BLANDING’S TURTLE (EMYDOIDEA BLANDINGII) NEST SUCCESS [PDF]
, 2016 The Lake County Forest Preserve District has monitored a state-endangered Blanding’s Turtle (Emydoidea blandingii) population at two adjoining nature preserves along the Illinois–Wisconsin border since 2004.
Glowacki, Gary A. +2 more
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Ecosystem valuation: Concept, criteria and terminology
Methods in Ecology and Evolution, EarlyView.Abstract Furlaud et al. (2025) discussed how to measure ‘ecosystem condition’. Here, we argue that the term ‘ecosystem valuation’ should be preferred. ‘Valuation’ signals clearly that a social or political value judgement is being made about which ecosystem states to rate most highly. Furlaud et al.
Mark Westoby +7 more
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, 2023 Curious about opossum size? Ever wondered how big they can get? In this article, we’ll explore the fascinating world of opossums and delve into their size and physical characteristics. Opossums, both male and female, typically measure around 3 to 3.5 feet in length and weigh between 8 to 13 pounds. That’s comparable in size to small dogs or cats. Ready
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Anticoagulant Rodenticides Contribute to a Decline in an Urban Carnivore
Animal Conservation, EarlyView.Anticoagulant rodenticides (ARs) have been shown to negatively affect carnivores globally and are closely tied to human activity and development. We examined drivers of annual survival in bobcats persisting on a residentially developed barrier island over 16 years.
Meghan P. Keating +7 more
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Alteraciones patológicas y prevalencia de Trypanosoma cruzi en zarigüeyas en el occidente de México [PDF]
, 2011 There are scarce reports about lesions and pathological alterations by Trypanosoma cruzi infections on opossums (Didelphis virginiana), considered some of the most important reservoir hosts for T. cruzi in western Mexico.
Diego, José Antonio de +2 more
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A Case for Anti‐IgE Vaccination
Allergy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Immunoglobulin E (IgE) plays a central role in allergic diseases by binding to the high‐affinity receptor FcεRI on mast cells and basophils, where allergen‐induced crosslinking triggers potent inflammatory responses. Various mechanisms by which IgE responses are generated and functionally regulated remain elusive despite many years of research.
Paul Engeroff +3 more
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