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Hantaviruses are the causative agents of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) in the Americas. In Central and South America, 28 hantavirus lineages were associated with different Sigmodontinae rodents. Of these, Lechiguanas hantavirus was initially described as a lineage associated with HPS cases in the central region of Argentina.
Andrés Cabrera +5 more
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Roadkill patterns in Latin American birds and mammals
Abstract Aim Roads are a major threat for wildlife, degrading habitat and causing mortality via wildlife–vehicle collisions. In Latin America, the conjunction of high biodiversity and a rapidly expanding road network is reason for concern. We introduce an approach that combines species traits and habitat preferences to describe vulnerability and map ...
Pablo Medrano‐Vizcaíno +6 more
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Wild meat trade over the last 45 years in the Peruvian Amazon
Abstract The trade in wild meat is an important economic component of rural people's livelihoods, but it has been perceived to be among the main causes of the decline of wildlife species. Recently, the COVID‐19 pandemic has brought to light an additional concern of wildlife markets as a major human‐health challenge.
Pedro Mayor +11 more
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Ocorrência de ectoparasitas no roedor Oligoryzomys microtis em regiões ao norte do Departamento de La Paz, Bolívia [PDF]
RESUMO O objetivo deste trabalho foi mapear e descrever a ocorrência de roedores e seus ectoparasitas nas regiões norte do departamento de La Paz, Bolívia.
M.S.C. Graça +8 more
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Biogeography of Angolan rodents: The first glimpse based on phylogenetic evidence
Abstract Aim Assessment of phylogenetic diversity and biogeographical affinities of the rodent fauna from one of the most neglected areas in Africa. Location Angola (with biogeographical implications in adjacent areas). Methods Inference of mitochondrial phylogenies for rodent genera occurring in Angola, delimitation of molecular operational taxonomic ...
Jarmila Krásová +7 more
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Os roedores são vertebrados, considerados pragas, pois destroem sementes recém-plantadas e atacam os cereais na espigagem e depois de colhidos e armazenados. Pelo seu hábito de cavar tocas podem danificar construções, calçamentos e sistemas de esgoto. Também podem transmitir várias doenças ao homem, tais como a leptospirose e a raiva.
Flávio Roberto Mello Garcia +1 more
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Roedores são mamíferos sinantrópicos adaptados a vários ecossistemas, onde podem contribuir para a transmissão de patógenos zoonóticos, incluindo parasitas gastrointestinais.
Victor Fernando Santan Lima +8 more
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Foi analisada a ocorrência de babesiose em pequenos roedores nos municípios de Silva Jardim e Nova lguaçu, Estado do Rio de Janeiro. Foram capturados 44 roedores de seis espécies diferentes e entre eles a prevalência da infecção foi de 27,3%.
G.S. Gazeta +4 more
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Trichuris spp. Roederer, 1761 (Nematoda: Trichuridae) foi coletado pela primeira vez em capivaras selvagens em uma área de exploração pecuária na região do Banhado do Taim, Município de Rio Grande, Estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Brasil.
Afonso Lodovico Sinkoc +2 more
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Mammals present in the diet of the Barn Owl (Tyto alba) in Valdivia, Guayas, Ecuador
In the Ecuadorian dry forest of the Valdivia region, near Machalilla National Park, two Barn Owl (Tyto alba) refuges was found in a cliff. Owl pellets and many bones of prey animals were found at the base of the cliff.
Pablo A. Moreno C.
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