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The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.Abstract As habitat salinity markedly differs between the endangered, freshwater‐dwelling Saimaa ringed seal (Pusa saimensis Nordquist, 1899) and the brackish water‐inhabiting Baltic ringed seal (Pusa hispida botnica Gmelin, 1788), we investigated whether this difference has resulted in morphological changes to their kidneys.
Heini Nihtilä, Juha Laakkonen
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ASEAN Journal of Community Engagement, 2017 Ragunan zoo is the biggest zoo in Jakarta that becomes one of the most favorite recreation areas during holidays. Unfortunately, the existing signage in the zoo does not provide simple wayfinding and good signage systems that resulted in the confusion of
Yulia Nurliani Lukito, Enira Arvanda
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Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens, 2023 Using various forms of enrichment, animal care specialists encourage species-specific behaviors and discourage stereotypic behaviors. Within the zoo community, bears (Ursids spp.) are commonly housed, yet are prone to exhibiting stress-related behaviors.
Kelly Bruno +2 more
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The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.Abstract Primates show a high degree of locomotor diversity that engenders similar variance in limb bone cross‐sectional geometry and bending strength: leaping primates have stronger hindlimb bones whereas suspensory species have stronger forelimb bones.
Angela M. Mossor +7 more
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Impact of the New Master Plan for Brasília Zoo 2057 - Brazil: A Comprehensive and Propositive Analysis [PDF]
E3S Web of ConferencesThe research project entitled: “Environmental and Accessibility Requalification of the Brasília Zoo”, under development at the Laboratory of Sustainability Applied to Architecture and Urbanism (LaSUS) at the University of Brasilia (UnB), focuses on ...
Teixeira Éderson +4 more
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‘zoo mensch zoo dier’: zoöpoëtica en zoöpolitiek in de poëzie van Ramsey Nasr
LocusThis contribution focuses on the long poem ‘zoo mensch zoo dier’ (2005) by Ramsey Nasr, which the then city poet of Antwerp wrote about the local zoo. It deals with animals in captivity and changing cultural representations of animals, also in relation ...
Barbara Fraipont, Stéphanie Vanasten
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ANÁLISES COPROPARASITOLÓGICAS DE AVES SILVESTRES CATIVAS
Ciência Animal Brasileira, 2014 In most instances of parasitism in captive birds there is no expression of clinical signs. This fact underscores the importance of performing frequent parasitological examinations in these animals.
Alessandra Snak +5 more
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Cardiac morphological and morphometric analysis of Ardea alba
The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.Abstract Ardea alba (Linnaeus, 1758) is a widely distributed heron species whose cardiovascular morphology remains poorly described. This study aimed to characterize the cardiac morphology and morphometry of adult A. alba. Ten specimens were analyzed using radiographic, morphometric, histological, scanning electron microscopy, and three‐dimensional ...
Julia Vaz Feio +5 more
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Student and staff experiences of interactive digital models when learning animal anatomy
Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.Abstract Compared to human medical sciences, digital models of animals are rare, often behind subscription services and are comparatively lacking in interactivity and accessibility features. This study explores how digital models are currently being used to teach animal anatomy, providing the data required to construct the best anatomical models ...
Alice Leavey, Sarah Channon
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Wild and zoo-housed orangutans differ in how they explore objects
Scientific ReportsIn human infants, exploratory object manipulations (henceforth called “EOM”) stimulate cognitive development and affect cognitive performance in later life.
Isabelle B. Laumer +7 more
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