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Distributional patterns of amphibians and reptiles in Ghandruk, Annapurna Conservation Area, Nepal [PDF]
In May and October 2017, we assessed the distribution and diversity of herpetofauna in the Ghandruk region of the Annapurna Conservation Area. Using the Visual Encounter Survey (VES) protocol on 11 randomly selected transects, we recorded 662 individuals
Chalise, Mukesh Kumar +3 more
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Ausencia de anfibios en bromelias de tanque en la Estación Biológica San José, Chiapas, México
El actual declive de anfibios, principalmente por la destrucción y alteración del hábitat, por actividades antropogénicas es alarmante. De marzo a mayo del 2017, buscamos anfibios en bromelias terestres y arbóreas (>20cm de altura en 16ha de bosque de ...
J. Manuel Aranda-Coello +6 more
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Spontaneous Tumors and Non-Neoplastic Proliferative Lesions in Pet Degus (Octodon degus)
In recent years, degus (Octodon degus), rodents native to South America, have been becoming increasingly popular as pet animals. Data about neoplastic diseases in this species are still sparse and mainly limited to single-case reports.
Tanja Švara +4 more
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Basic techniques that will allow the clinician to properly evaluate the ill reptile are discussed. How to take a complete history and a systematic approach to physical examination are emphasized. Techniques for collection of samples for clinical evaluation and selection of drugs for treating ill reptiles are reviewed briefly.
Diplomate, American College of Zoological Medicine +2 more
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The influence of anaesthesia with isoflurane on the pulmonary and aortic blood flow of Racing Pigeons (Columba livia f. domestica) measured by pulsed wave Doppler echocardiography [PDF]
Doppler echocardiographic examinations are an important technique for evaluating the blood flow also in avian cardiology. The influence of anaesthesia on the blood flow in the heart is in detail unknown for most avian species.
Marko Legler +3 more
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The diversity and adaptive evolution of visual photopigments in reptiles [PDF]
Reptiles are a highly diverse class that consists of snakes, geckos, iguanid lizards, and chameleons among others. Given their unique phylogenetic position in relation to both birds and mammals, reptiles are interesting animal models with which to ...
Katti, Christiana
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While parrot bornaviruses are accepted as the cause of proventricular dilatation disease (PDD) in psittacine birds, the pathogenic role of bornaviruses in common canaries is still unclear.
Monika Rinder +4 more
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The conservation status of the herpetofauna of Honduras [PDF]
The conservation status of the members of the Honduran herpetofauna is discussed. Based on current and projected future human population growth, it is posited that the entire herpetofauna is endangered.
Wilson, Larry David, McCranie, James R.
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Reptiles are hosts to diverse viral infections. This article reviews the viruses that are known to infect reptiles and discusses associated pathology, available diagnostic methods, and management techniques for the reptile clinician.
College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA ( host institution ) +2 more
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Captive reptile mortality rates in the home and implications for the wildlife trade [PDF]
The trade in wildlife and keeping of exotic pets is subject to varying levels of national and international regulation and is a topic often attracting controversy.
Janine E Robinson +11 more
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