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Sloth, idleness, laziness [PDF]
, 2012 The aim of this thesis si culturological synthesis of the role of the sloth, laziness and idleness in culture. There is a cultural and historical research in the first part of this thesis, where the evolution of the work and idleness is exposed within ...
Holubová, Kristýna
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A Scoping Review: The Effect of Anthropogenic Noise on Animal Welfare in Zoological Settings. [PDF]
Vet Med SciThis scoping review was conducted to determine the impact of anthropogenic noise on animal welfare in zoological settings and identify knowledge gaps. Some studies found a negative impact with increased vigilance as a common behavioral change. A small number of studies evaluated physiological changes. Though other factors could be involved. Recommended
Kruse TN, Flint M.
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The Normative Turn: Back to Hobhouse?
The British Journal of Sociology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Supporters of a recently announced normative turn in sociology acknowledge that what they recommend is by no means entirely new. However, they have given little attention to an early precursor: the British sociologist Leonard Hobhouse. He focussed on the role of the normative in social life and insisted that sociology could, and must, play an ...
Martyn Hammersley
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Integrative Zoology, EarlyView.This study provides the first isotopic analysis of Oligocene mammals from Quebrada Fiera, Mendoza, Argentina, filling a major gap in South American paleontology. It reveals a latitudinal gradient in aridity due to the Andean rain shadow and highlights the role of (semi)permanent water bodies in sustaining diverse herbivore communities. Additionally, it
Dánae Sanz‐Pérez +4 more
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A most aggressive bear: Safari videos document sloth bear defense against tiger predation
Ecology and EvolutionSloth bears are non‐carnivorous yet they attack more people than any other bear. They often stand up and charge explosively if a person mistakenly gets too close. Here, we argue that their aggression toward humans is an extension of their behavior toward
Thomas R. Sharp +2 more
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Acta Zoologica, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The order Xenarthra presents unique morphophysiological adaptations related to its specialized ecological niches. This study investigates the functional morphology and comparative myology of the thoracic limb in Cyclopes didactylus (silky anteater) and Tamandua tetradactyla (southern tamandua) to elucidate how muscle arrangements support ...
Julia Vaz Feio +3 more
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Sloth bears (Melursus ursinus) in Nepal : ecology, genetic diversity, and human-sloth bear conflict
, 2023 The sloth bear (Melursus ursinus) is listed as a globally ‘Vulnerable’ species but has received very low conservation attention in Nepal despite their rarity and ecological importance.
パウデル, ラジャン プラサド +1 more
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Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, 2008 Vinte e três espécimes de Leiuris leptocephalus (Rud., 1819) Leuckard 1850 (Spirocercidae) foram recuperados do intestino delgado de uma fêmea de preguiça comum, Bradypus variegatus Shinz 1825 (Bradipodidae), em Ubatuba, estado de São Paulo.
M.R. Werneck +3 more
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Bioethics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT At its core, transhumanism is utopic and apocalyptic: it tells us we will be saved through an imminent radical change of our being wrought by radical human enhancement (RHE) technologies. We are rushing, its supporters claim, towards a technological utopia so long as assorted techno‐phobes do not stand in the way.
Benjamin N. Parks
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Sloth Bear, right femur of Melursus labiatus
, 2022 SLIDE LABEL INFO: Hand 1: Right femur of sloth bear melursus labiatus 363 no. 22720. AMNH FROM INDEX CARD: Collection: AMNH Spec #: 22720 Species: Melursus labiatus Common Name: sloth bear Element: femur side: R Notes: N/
Foote, James S., M.D.
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