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]
, 2018 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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Investigation of enterobacteria with zoonotic and multi-resistant potential in exotic parrots kept in a domestic environment [PDF]
Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira: 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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Human infections associated with wild birds. [PDF]
, 2008 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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Microbiology and Immunology, Volume 70, Issue 2, Page 80-90, February 2026.ABSTRACT Orthobornaviruses express X and the phosphoprotein (P) from a bicistronic X/P mRNA, and these proteins regulate polymerase activity. In mammalian orthobornaviruses, the 5′ untranslated region (5′ UTR) of the X/P mRNA controls the translational balance between X and P and thereby promotes efficient replication.
Meng‐Chi Wu +7 more
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A novel form of spontaneous tool use displayed by several captive greater vasa parrots (Coracopsis vasa) [PDF]
, 2015 Parrots are frequently cited for their sophisticated problem-solving abilities, but cases of habitual tool use among psittacines are scarce. We report the first evidence, to our knowledge, of tool use by greater vasa parrots (Coracopsis vasa).
Amanda M. Seed +4 more
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Postvaccinal reovirus infection with high mortality in breeder chicks [PDF]
, 2014 A broiler breeder flock was subcutaneously vaccinated at the hatchery with a live avian orthoreovirus (ARV) vaccine against viral arthritis. Chicks began to die at 3 days of age and postmortem examination revealed massive subcutaneous hemorrhages and ...
Boulianne, Martine +2 more
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Factors impacting the complexity of the leporid intracranial joint
Journal of Anatomy, Volume 248, Issue 1, Page 28-39, January 2026.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]
, 2018 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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Advanced Science, Volume 12, Issue 46, December 11, 2025.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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An Observation of Coordinated Collaboration in Wild Brown Skua (Stercorarius antarcticus)
Ecology and Evolution, Volume 15, Issue 12, December 2025.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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