Case Report: Clinical and pathological features of a metastasizing malignant mixed epithelial and stromal tumor of the kidney in a Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceWe describe a case of mixed epithelial and stromal tumor (MEST) of the kidney with widespread metastases in an eight-year-old male Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) from the ZOO Ljubljana. The tiger presented with hematuria, and after unsuccessful
Tanja Švara +7 more
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Mandibular squamous cell carcinoma in a captive Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica)
Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Pathology, 2018 Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a common oral neoplasm in domestic cats, but there are only a few reports in wild felids. A captive 10-years-old, female Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica), with history of chronic renal disease and serologically ...
Ayisa R. de Oliveira +9 more
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Preliminary Insights into the Gut Microbiota of Captive Tigers in Republic of Korea: Influence of Geographic and Individual Variation [PDF]
MicroorganismsThe gut microbiome plays a crucial role in the health and physiology of tigers (Panthera tigris), influencing digestion, immune function, and overall well-being. While numerous studies have characterized the gut microbiota of domestic carnivores and some
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REPRODUCTIVE PARAMETERS OF WILD FEMALE AMUR (SIBERIAN) TIGERS (PANTHERA TIGRIS ALTAICA) [PDF]
Journal of Mammalogy, 2003 months of the year, with a peak in late summer ( x 2 5 10.68, d.f. 5 3, P 5 0.014; n 5 19 litters from 11 mothers). Minimum age of 1st reproduction for 4 tigers was 4 6 0.4 years (mean 6 95% confidence interval). Mean interval between litters was 21.46 4.4 months (n 5 7 pairs of consecutive litters for 4 tigers).
Dale G Miquelle
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The effects of frequent electroejaculation on the semen characteristics of a captive Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica). [PDF]
J Reprod Dev, 2013 Artificial insemination (AI) can help to avoid inbreeding and genetic degeneration for sustaining genetically healthy populations of endangered species in captivity. Collection of a sufficient quantity of viable sperm is an essential first step in the AI process.
Fukui D +9 more
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SARS-CoV-2 within-host population expansion, diversification and adaptation in zoo tigers, lions and hyenas [PDF]
Nature CommunicationsSARS-CoV-2 rapidly adapts to new hosts following cross-species transmission; this is highly relevant as unique within-host variants have emerged following infection of susceptible wild and domestic animal species.
Laura Bashor +9 more
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Nutrient evaluation of a pork by-product and its use as environmental enrichment for managed large exotic cats. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2018 North American zoological institutions typically feed ground raw meat diets to large exotic cats. These diets typically are nutritionally complete, but lack physical properties characteristic of whole prey.
Cayla J Iske +5 more
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Rebreeding of Female Mountain Lions After Litter Mortality. [PDF]
Ecol EvolWe documented rapid rebreeding by female mountain lions (Puma concolor) following litter loss, including the shortest known rebreeding interval to date. These observations highlight the importance of infanticide and intraguild competition in shaping female fitness and population dynamics.
Peyton MA, Jansen BD, Cain JW, Jenks JA.
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Multiple myeloma in an Amur tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) [PDF]
Open Veterinary Journal, 2017 The Amur tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) is an endangered tiger subspecies. An adult zoo-bred female was found collapsed, and died despite supportive treatment.
Alison M. Lee +3 more
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Parasites & Vectors, 2020 Background Despite the public health importance of toxocariasis/toxascariasis, only a few species of these ascaridoid parasites from wild canine and feline carnivores have been studied at the molecular level so far.
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