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Development of the Human–Equine Attachment Scale

Equine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Human–horse relationships encompass diverse roles, from companion to competition partner. The impact of such bonds informs owner decision‐making regarding horse management and veterinary care, yet standardised instruments to measure these unique bonds are limited.
Richard H. Corrigan, Marc Pierard, Emma Davies, David Marlin, Stephanie Evans, Jane M. Williams   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Stable Carbon and Nitrogen Isotope Analysis Explores Diverse Domestic Goose Management Practices in Medieval and Postmedieval Russia

International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Studying goose domestication through archaeological finds has been challenging due to the similar skeletal morphology of the European domestic goose and its wild progenitor, the greylag goose (Anser anser). We analyzed stable carbon (δ13C) and nitrogen (δ15N) isotopes from bone collagen of subfossil domestic and potentially domestic geese to ...
Johanna Honka, Clément Massé, Arthur O. Askeyev, Igor V. Askeyev, Oleg V. Askeyev, Jouni Aspi, Dilyara N. Shaymuratova, Laura Kvist   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Captivating Creatures: Zoos, Marketing, and the Commercial Success of Yann Martel’s Life of Pi

Relations, 2014
The visually striking tiger on the cover of Man Booker Prize-winning novel Life of Pi, originally published in 2001, highlights the role of exotic, charismatic animals for the marketing of fiction to a world-wide readership.
Tanja Schwalm
doaj   +1 more source

Multitrophic alpha and beta diversity of lake plankton across Canada

Oikos, EarlyView.
Anthropogenic environmental changes impact freshwater biodiversity globally. While biodiversity assessments in freshwater environments have traditionally focused on individual groups of organisms or trophic levels, considering patterns of ‘multitrophic biodiversity' across the food web provides a more comprehensive view of anthropogenic impacts and ...
Vincent Fugère, Cindy Paquette, Gillian K. Martin, Rebecca E. Garner, Yannick Huot, David A. Walsh, Beatrix E. Beisner   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The zoo as an integrated place for different environmental education postures

Revista Ciência em Extensão, 2009
The aim of this project was to promote discussions on environmental matters among Biology undergraduated students and zoo employees. Indirectly, we hope to contribute for the improvement of the zoo workforce through the development of zoo employees in ...
Vanessa do Nascimento Ramos, Marco Antonio Correa Varella, Mariana Ragogna Antonio, Natalia Andricioli Periotto, Rodrigo Righes Goulart   +4 more
doaj  

Photometric Redshift Analysis using Supervised Learning Algorithms and Deep Learning

, 2018
We present a catalogue of galaxy photometric redshifts for the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) Data Release 12. We use various supervised learning algorithms to calculate redshifts using photometric attributes on a spectroscopic training set.
Chong, Kenny, Yang, Abel
core   +1 more source

Wild meat consumption in changing rural landscapes of Indonesian Borneo

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Wild meat can play a crucial role in the food system of rural communities residing near tropical forests. Yet, socio‐ecological changes across tropical landscapes are impacting the patterns and sustainability of meat consumption. To understand the prevalence, frequency and drivers of wild meat, domestic meat and fish consumption in this ...
Katie L. Spencer, Daniel J. Ingram, Namrata B. Anirudh, Ardiantiono, Susan M. Cheyne, Leejiah J. Dorward, Abdul Kadir, Michaela G. Y. Lo, Courtney L. Morgans, Jatna Supriatna, Nurul L. Winarni, Freya A. V. St. John, Matthew J. Struebig   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

The objective Bayesian conceptualisation of proof and reference class problems [PDF]

, 2011
The objective Bayesian view of proof (or logical probability, or evidential support) is explained and defended: that the relation of evidence to hypothesis (in legal trials, science etc) is a strictly logical one, comparable
Franklin, James
core   +1 more source

Do cultural taboos regulate hunting in transitioning Indigenous communities? The case of the Idu Mishmi of Northeast India

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract There is rising recognition of resource‐use rights of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) within wildlife conservation. Historically, sociocultural institutions ensured wildlife sustainability in many IPLC areas. However, the future viability of such institutions is uncertain as IPLCs change in response to external pressures and ...
Sahil Nijhawan, Achili Mihu, Iho Tapo, Alinji Rondo, Jibi Pulu, Marcus Rowcliffe   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Short QT intervals in African lions

Experimental Physiology
The cardiac conduction system in large carnivores, such as the African lion (Panthera leo), represents a significant knowledge gap in both veterinary science and in cardiac electrophysiology.
Frederik S. Scharling, Ditte‐Mari Sandgreen, Julia Stagegaard, Vibeke S. Elbrønd, Stefano Vincenti, Jonas L. Isaksen, Tobias Wang, Rory P. Wilson, Richard Gunner, Nikki Marks, Stephen H. Bell, Martin C. vanRooyen, Nigel C. Bennett, Daniel W. Hart, Angela C. Daly, Mads F. Bertelsen, D. Michael Scantlebury, Kirstine Calloe, Morten B. Thomsen   +18 more
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