Factors impacting the complexity of the leporid intracranial joint
Anatomy of the intracranial joint and the 2D semi‐landmarks used to capture complexity in the intracranial joint. (a) The intracranial joint can be seen here (in red) between the parietal and occipital dorsally and the basioccipital and basisphenoid ventrally. In hares (as in this figure) the interparietals are fused to obliteration.
Amber P. Wood‐Bailey +5 more
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Enteric colonization of captive exotic psittacines by Gram negative bacteria: Sanitary risks and antimicrobial resistance profile [PDF]
Gram-negative are considered part of the intestinal microbiota of mammals, birds and humans. These microorganisms are capable of surviving in the environment for long periods and are recognized as important extraintestinal pathogens, associated with ...
R.H.F. Teixeira +10 more
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Re-establishing North Island kākā (Nestor meridionalis septentrionalis) in New Zealand : a thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Conservation Biology, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand [PDF]
Recently there has been a global increase in concern over the unprecedented loss of biodiversity and how the sixth mass extinction event is mainly due to human activities. Countries such as New Zealand have unique ecosystems which led to the evolution of
Joustra, Tineke
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Guided by the light: Roost choice and behaviour of urban Rainbow Lorikeets (Trichoglossus haematodus) [PDF]
1. The formation of large communal roosts is a conspicuous phenomenon associated with a wide range of bird species successfully exploiting urban environments.
Daoud-Opit, Savannah, Jones, Darryl N.
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ABSTRACT Purpose To determine normal ophthalmic test values and to describe the ocular morphology of ring‐necked parakeets (Psittacula krameri). Materials and Methods 33 captive birds were examined, although not all tests were conducted on each bird.
Fernanda Taques Wendt +7 more
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From the cage to the wild: introductions of Psittaciformes to Puerto Rico [PDF]
Introduced psittacine birds can become highly invasive. In this study, we assessed invasions of Psittaciformes in Puerto Rico. We reviewed the literature, public databases, citizen science records, and performed in situ population surveys across the ...
Wilfredo Falcón, Raymond L. Tremblay
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The Bacterial Flora of the Upper Respiratory Tract in Budgerigars and Peaceful Doves in Captivity [PDF]
A bacteriological investigation of the upper respiratory tract of clinically healthy and sick budgerigars and peaceful doves from five pet shops within the Klang Valley as well as the antibiotic sensitivity tests of potentially pathogenic microorganisms ...
Liau, Chai Bong
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Analysis of 57 536 high‐throughput sequencing datasets uncovers a vast, hidden world of viruses in wildlife. The researchers reveal significant geographic and host‐specific patterns of viruses, and their surprising cross‐species transmissions, such as avian flu viruses infecting goats.
Hai Wang +19 more
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Case Report: Esophagitis and pharyngitis associated with avian infectious laryngotracheitis in backyard chickens: 2 cases [PDF]
Infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT) is a contagious viral respiratory disease of great economic importance for the global poultry industry caused by Gallid herpesvirus 1 (GaHV-1).
Boulianne, Martine +5 more
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An Observation of Coordinated Collaboration in Wild Brown Skua (Stercorarius antarcticus)
We present the first video evidence of cooperative food processing in wild brown skuas (Stercorarius antarcticus) on the Antarctic Peninsula. Our observations show that pairs coordinated their actions over space and time, consistent with actively coordinated collaboration.
George J. F. Swan +2 more
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