Article
Zoology
P. Palencia, J. Vicente, R. C. Soriguer, P. Acevedo
Summary: Camera trapping is a widely used tool in wildlife research and conservation, with different makes and models emerging. This study compared five frequently used camera trap makes to identify key factors affecting detection probability and trigger speed, highlighting the importance of caution in comparing results from different experiments. The results show differences in performance among camera trap models and settings, emphasizing the relevance of field experiments for testing their performance.
JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Claudia Aragao, Ana Teresa Goncalves, Benjamin Costas, Rita Azeredo, Maria Joao Xavier, Sofia Engrola
Summary: Aquaculture plays a crucial role in providing protein for human consumption, and finding alternative protein sources to fishmeal is important for its sustainable future. Research on alternative and novel protein sources has shown potential negative impacts on fish health and immune responses, but certain new ingredients, such as insect and algae meals, have beneficial effects. Further research is needed to fully understand the implications of these alternative protein sources on fish health and welfare.
Article
Zoology
Christine M. Gabriele, Courtney L. Amundson, Janet L. Neilson, Janice M. Straley, C. Scott Baker, Seth L. Danielson
Summary: Understanding the impact of ocean warming on marine ecosystems is crucial as marine heatwaves become more frequent and severe. A study using long-term monitoring data in Glacier Bay National Park reveals a significant decline in humpback whale reproductive success and survival following a marine heatwave in the Northeast Pacific. The decrease in survival and reproductive success is believed to be caused by changes in prey availability for the whales.
Review
Ecology
David M. Forsyth, Sebastien Comte, Naomi E. Davis, Andrew J. Bengsen, Steeve D. Cote, David G. Hewitt, Nicolas Morellet, Atle Mysterud
Summary: Deer are critical components of many ecosystems, and accurately estimating deer abundance and density is crucial for understanding their roles. This study systematically reviewed journal articles published from 2004 to 2018 to evaluate trends in study objectives, methodologies, and abundance and density estimates, as well as their variations with biophysical and anthropogenic attributes. The findings highlight the need for reporting methodological details, robustly assessing bias, reporting precision, using methods that increase detection probability, and staying up to date on new methods to improve the usefulness of deer abundance and density estimates.
JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Saif Uddin, Scott W. Fowler, Nazima Habibi, Montaha Behbehani
Summary: The presence of plastic wastes, microplastic, and nanoplastic in aquatic environments has attracted significant scientific and public attention. However, there are many unresolved issues regarding their sampling, identification, and characterization. The lack of harmonization of sampling protocols and technological challenges in polymeric characterization are major problems. Comparing MP concentrations from different teams and areas is extremely difficult due to the use of different net types and mesh sizes. The leaching of chemicals from MPs and NPs and their effects on biota are still unresolved. Overall, these issues need to be addressed before society can accurately assess their importance as aquatic pollutants.
Review
Ecology
Lisa Tedeschi, Dino Biancolini, Cesar Capinha, Carlo Rondinini, Franz Essl
Summary: Biological invasions, particularly of invasive alien mammals, are a major threat to biodiversity and human well-being in the European Union. These species, often introduced as pets but escaping into the wild, are rapidly expanding their ranges in Europe. Effective containment measures are crucial to prevent further spread and minimize the impacts on native ecosystems and human health.
Article
Fisheries
Humberto Lanz-Mendoza, Jorge Contreras-Garduno
Summary: Invertebrates are not the only group with immune memory, showing the concept of immune priming and its characteristics. Different invertebrate groups exhibit immune memory within generations, utilizing effector mechanisms such as integrating viral elements into the genome and epigenetics. The existence of multiple mechanisms in different invertebrate groups depending on environmental conditions is also discussed.
DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Kylie M. Cairns, Mathew S. Crowther, Bradley Nesbitt, Mike Letnic
Summary: This study found that hybridization between dingoes and domestic dogs is rare, with dingo populations in northern, western, and central Australia largely free from domestic dog ancestry. Shifting the terminology from wild dog to dingo could provide a more accurate reflection of their identities and facilitate a more nuanced discussion on the conservation and management of dingoes in Australia.
AUSTRALIAN MAMMALOGY
(2022)
Review
Behavioral Sciences
Erica F. Stuber, Ben S. Carlson, Brett R. Jesmer
Summary: The study shows that there is consistent individual variation in spatial behaviors among animals, known as spatial personality. This variation has important implications for wildlife distribution, abundance, interactions, and adaptation to environmental change. Understanding spatial personality can improve our understanding of species' distributions and population dynamics.
BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Alejandro Casas-Alvarado, Julio Martinez-Burnes, Patricia Mora-Medina, Ismael Hernandez-Avalos, Adriana Dominguez-Oliva, Karina Lezama-Garcia, Jocelyn Gomez-Prado, Daniel Mota-Rojas
Summary: Infrared thermography is a non-invasive diagnostic method that evaluates thermal and circulatory changes in companion animals. It can be used to diagnose inflammatory and neoplastic conditions early. However, there is disagreement about the effectiveness of the thermal windows used in dogs and cats.
Article
Biology
Mahmoud Madkour, Fatma M. Salman, Ibrahim El-Wardany, Sayed A. Abdel-Fattah, Mahmoud Alagawany, Nesrein M. Hashem, Sameh A. Abdelnour, Mohamed S. El-Kholy, Kuldeep Dhama
Summary: The poultry industry is facing various challenges, including climate change, increased demand for meat and eggs, and the spread of diseases. Among these challenges, environmental issues, particularly heat waves, pose a severe threat to the growth and productivity of poultry. With the worsening of climate change and the rise in global temperatures, strategies to mitigate the negative effects of heat stress on poultry must be urgently developed.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Behavioral Sciences
Shreyas M. Suryanarayana, Juan Perez-Fernandez, Brita Robertson, Sten Grillner
Summary: Through a detailed comparison between the mammalian forebrain and that of the lamprey, it is suggested that many aspects of the basic design of the vertebrate forebrain had evolved before the lamprey diverged from the evolutionary line leading to mammals. The study proposes a compelling account of a pan-vertebrate schema for basic forebrain structures, indicating a common ancestry of over half a billion years of vertebrate evolution.
BRAIN BEHAVIOR AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Corentin Jouault, Arthur Marechal, Fabien L. Condamine, Bo Wang, Andre Nel, Frederic Legendre, Vincent Perrichot
Summary: A new phylogeny of the superfamily Evanioidea is proposed using a fossilized birth-death model, estimating divergence times and proving the monophyly of Evanioidea. Additionally, three new othniodellithid wasps are described in this study.
ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Chiara De Gregorio, Filippo Carugati, Daria Valente, Teresa Raimondi, Valeria Torti, Longondraza Miaretsoa, Marco Gamba, Cristina Giacoma
Summary: The complexity of primates' singing behavior and its relationship with territoriality and pair-living have attracted the attention of researchers. The phylogeny of singing primates has changed in recent years, challenging the dogmatic association between territorial behavior and a monogamous social structure. Different forms of singing behavior, including solo songs, duets, and chorusing, play important roles in primate communication, but their study is still in a descriptive phase. The presence of territorial behavior seems to be conserved in singing taxa, but the monogamous social structure is not always observed.
ETHOLOGY ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Saranya Kizhakkilott Veedu, Gowthami Ayyasamy, Hema Tamilselvan, Mathan Ramesh
Summary: This study examined the toxicity of acetamiprid and thiamethoxam, two commonly detected neonicotinoids, individually and in combination, on the freshwater fish Catla catla. The results showed that exposure to these pesticides led to biochemical abnormalities in the fish, including decreased plasma protein and electrolyte levels, as well as gill ATPase activity, and increased blood glucose levels. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity in the gill tissue was decreased by exposure to the pesticides, but increased during the binary mixtures treatment. Glutathione peroxidase (GPx), catalase (CAT), glutathione-S-transferase (GST), and reduced glutathione (GSH) levels in the gills were decreased after exposure to the pesticides. The study suggests that a multi-biomarker approach can effectively assess the effects of joint toxicity of pesticides and monitor neonicotinoids in the aquatic environment.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Mounir Adnane, Aspinas Chapwanya
Summary: The genital microbiome of cattle plays a crucial role in fertility, immune modulation, and protection against pathogens. Maintaining a balanced microbiome is essential for reproductive health.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Janghan Choi, Yuguo Huo Tompkins, Po-Yun Teng, Robert M. Gogal, Woo Kyun Kim
Summary: The supplementation of tannic acid (TA) at levels of 500 to 2750 mg/kg showed potential as an anti-coccidial agent by reducing oocyst shedding and improving gut permeability and nutrient digestibility in broilers infected with E. maxima, while supplementation of 5000 mg/kg TA had adverse effects.
Article
Psychology, Biological
Burcu Acikgoz, Bahar Dalkiran, Ayfer Dayi
Summary: Various behavioral tests are developed and used to evaluate behavior in animal studies, particularly in the field of neuropsychiatric disorders. These tests are valuable for understanding the pathophysiology and potential treatments of such disorders. It is crucial to select appropriate tests and consider experimental design factors, as well as use complementary tests when necessary.
BEHAVIOURAL PROCESSES
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Kevin M. Moran, Jeffrey H. Skevington, Scott Kelso, Ximo Mengual, Kurt Jordaens, Andrew D. Young, Gunilla Stahls, Valerii Mutin, Sander Bot, Menno Van Zuijen, Katsuyoshi Ichige, Jeroen Van Steenis, Martin Hauser, Wouter Van Steenis
Summary: The first multigene phylogeny focused on Eristalinae revealed the paraphyletic nature of the subfamily with strong support for the elevation of Cerioidini, Merodontini and Volucellini to subfamilial status. The study also proposed thirteen changes to the higher classification of Syrphidae.
ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Biology
Abdel-Moneim Eid Abdel-Moneim, Abdelrazeq M. Shehata, Dina A. Selim, Mohamed T. El-Saadony, Noura M. Mesalam, Ahmed A. Saleh
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of dietary incorporation of Spirulina platensis and selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) on growth performance, antioxidant status, immune response, and microbial populations in heat-stressed broilers. The results showed that Spirulina and SeNPs supplementation improved body weight gain, production efficiency, antioxidant status, and humoral immune response. They also exhibited dose-dependent antimicrobial activities against certain bacterial species while increasing the population of lactic acid bacteria. These findings suggest that Spirulina and SeNPs can be used as growth promoters, antioxidants, immunostimulants, and antimicrobial agents in heat-stressed broilers.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
