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Zoo Biology, Volume 45, Issue 1, Page 74-83, January/February 2026.Female white rhinos in zoos systematically exceed the body mass range for free‐ranging specimens; this is not the case in black rhinos. ABSTRACT The body mass of zoo animals may differ from those in wild populations due to the different environmental and dietary conditions being offered under human‐managed care.
Elisa Garand +7 more
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A 50‐year perspective on the use and potential of artiodactyl calcanei in bone adaptation studies
Biological Reviews, Volume 101, Issue 1, Page 437-485, February 2026.ABSTRACT Sheep and deer calcanei are important models for studying cortical (compact) and trabecular (cancellous) bone adaptation because they are amenable to direct strain measurement (due to lack of surrounding muscles), experience relatively simple/unidirectional bending, exhibit osteon remodelling, and have the most pronounced regional variations ...
John G. Skedros
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Drivers of Hirola Antelope Diet Selection in Natural and Managed Habitat in Eastern Kenya
Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 1, January 2026.Hirola (Beatragus hunteri) populations in eastern Kenya consumed 17 forage species, favoring the grass Chloris virgata and the forbs Commelina benghalensis and C. diffusa. Nutrient analyses showed that natural habitats offered higher phosphorus, magnesium, and digestibility, whereas managed sites provided more sodium, potassium, and crude protein, with
Abdullahi H. Ali, S. Kivai
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Wildlife Biology, Volume 2026, Issue 1, January 2026.Large mammals are darted with dart guns to inject drugs or to collect biopsy tissue for capture, research, or veterinary purposes, especially for procedures involving wild and zoo animals. Darting is invasive and associated with risks of trauma, and severe and fatal dart injuries have been reported.
Jörg Beckmann +2 more
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Airborne DNA and Spider Webs Outperform Other eDNA Sources for Monitoring Terrestrial Vertebrates
Molecular Ecology Resources, Volume 26, Issue 1, January 2026.ABSTRACT Understanding the strengths and limitations of different environmental DNA substrates is essential for optimising terrestrial vertebrate surveys and monitoring. However, the performance of newly explored substrates (airborne eDNA, vegetation swabs, spiderwebs) compared to longstanding eDNA sources (water and soil) is uncertain.
Joshua P. Newton +3 more
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Livelihood and Season Determine Human‐Carnivore Conflict Around Zakouma National Park, Chad
African Journal of Ecology, Volume 64, Issue 1, January 2026.ABSTRACT Transhumant pastoralists and their livestock spend the dry season in the floodplains around Zakouma National Park, Chad, where resident people practice mixed farming. We used interview data from 146 households to investigate the differences between these user groups in terms of vulnerability to depredation, attitudes and impact on conservation.
Chiara Fraticelli +5 more
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Conservation Letters, Volume 19, Issue 1, January/February 2026.ABSTRACT Lions (Panthera leo) in Africa are targeted for the illegal wildlife trade, driven by demand in African and Asian markets, for their body parts. This threat is distinct from traditional drivers of lion decline such as prey depletion, habitat loss, and persecution and is poorly understood, underreported, growing, and prone to the influence of ...
Peter Lindsey +20 more
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Climate change refugia hotspots for priority species: A case study in East Africa
Conservation Science and Practice, Volume 8, Issue 1, January 2026.We coproduced the first comprehensive assessment of climate change refugia across Tanzania with Tanzanian partners through extensive consultation, in‐person interviews, and field visits to priority ecosystems, ensuring our analysis addressed local conservation needs and decision‐making contexts.
C. N. Cavalieri +3 more
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Veterinary Record Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 4, December 2025.Abstract Two adult female giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis) from separate facilities were diagnosed with arterial thrombotic disease. The first giraffe presented with acute severe unilateral hindlimb paralysis. Infrared thermography revealed a marked temperature decrease compared to the contralateral limb starting from the mid‐thigh region, indicative ...
Pierre Huberdeau +7 more
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Modifying the Standard Disk Model for the Ultraviolet Spectral Analysis of Disk-dominated Cataclysmic Variables. I. The Novalikes MV Lyrae, BZ Camelopardalis, and V592 Cassiopeiae. [PDF]
Astrophys J, 2017 Godon P +4 more
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