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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Parrots, people and plants : urban tree removal and habitat loss for the endangered swift parrot, Lathamus discolor [PDF]
Swift Parrots, Lathamus discolor, breed predominantly in southeastern Tasmania, including around the city of Hobart. While breeding, they feed mostly on the nectar and pollen of Tasmanian Blue Gum, Eucalyptus globulus, and Black Gum, E.
Hingston, AB, Piech, M
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Investigation of enterobacteria with zoonotic and multi-resistant potential in exotic parrots kept in a domestic environment [PDF]
: This investigation elucidated the presence of potentially zoonotic and antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in domestically reared psittacines. The present study was sanctioned by the Animal Ethics Committee of the State University of Ceará (CEUA-UECE) and
Adson R. Marques +7 more
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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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Outcomes of conservatively managed coracoid fractures in wild birds in the United Kingdom [PDF]
Coracoid fractures are a frequent presentation in wild birds, commonly due to collisions with motor vehicles, windows, or other obstacles such as pylons.
Cracknell, Jonathan M. +6 more
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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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Human infections associated with wild birds. [PDF]
IntroductionWild birds and especially migratory species can become long-distance vectors for a wide range of microorganisms. The objective of the current paper is to summarize available literature on pathogens causing human disease that have been ...
Bauchinger, Ulf +4 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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Monk Parakeets are considered one of the most invasive bird species given its unique capacity among psittacines to build their own communal nests. Originally introduced as pets in houses from where they escaped or were released, they are currently ...
Cristóbal Briceño +2 more
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Antimicrobial prescribing guidelines for horses in Australia
The growing problem of antimicrobial resistance also affects equine veterinarians with increasing frequency. Antimicrobial stewardship and responsible prescribing are essential for a future in which effective antimicrobials are available, as it is unlikely that new antimicrobials will become available for use in horses.
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