Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jessika Alves, Elizabeth G. Neves, Rodrigo Johnsson
Summary: In this study, a new species of Ampithoe from Brazil is described, which is associated with the sponge Clathria. The new species has unique characteristics in terms of mandibular palp, male gnathopod 1 propodus palm, and male gnathopod 2 propodus palm. Additionally, a taxonomic key to Ampithoe species worldwide is provided.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL HISTORY
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Jacob E. Hill, David A. Bernasconi, Richard B. Chipman, Amy T. Gilbert, James C. Beasley, Olin E. Rhodes Jr, Guha Dharmarajan
Summary: The Virginia opossum has a rapidly expanding distribution in North America, but little is known about its ecology in rural areas. A study in South Carolina found that male opossums had larger home ranges than females, and home range size decreased with increased deciduous land cover. Core area size was not influenced by sex or season, but decreased with distance from a permanent water source. Opossums primarily selected for wetlands and avoided pine forests and developed/open areas. Linear features such as unpaved roads and edge habitat were also preferred. The large home ranges observed are likely due to low resource abundance and minimal human influence.
Article
Zoology
Michel Schmidt, Ines Martin, Roland R. Melzer
Summary: Heterochely and heterometry refer to the presence of dissimilarly sized chelipeds on opposite sides of the body and the quantifiable disparities in size between these chelipeds, respectively. Male specimens of the common European hermit crab exhibit hyperallometric growth in chelipeds relative to females, and there are significant differences in heterometry indices between the sexes. This may be attributed to male-male contests and could potentiate sexual selection.
INTEGRATIVE ZOOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Aline Possamai Della, Jefferson Prado
Summary: Areas of endemism (AoE) are important for biogeographic analyses and conservation actions. This study identified the AoE of Pteridaceae in Brazil and found congruence with areas delimited for other groups. Additionally, new AoE were discovered, emphasizing the need for further research.
Article
Ecology
Samantha G. Robinson, Kathleen M. Black, Daniel H. Catlin, Christy N. Wails, Sarah M. Karpanty, Henrietta Bellman, Katie M. Oliver, Shannon J. Ritter, James D. Fraser
Summary: Predation management is crucial for the conservation of endangered species. The survival of piping plover chicks is negatively affected by the presence of red fox predators and high nesting density, emphasizing the importance of targeted predator management and addressing habitat limitations for long-term recovery.
JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Biological
A. Li Veiros, Manon K. Schweinfurth, Michael M. Webster
Summary: Cooperative behaviors are widespread in the animal kingdom, but their evolution is complex. Reciprocity, such as cooperating with previous partners, has been suggested as the foundation of cooperation. Cooperative predator inspection, where individuals approach potential threats, has been considered a textbook example of reciprocity. However, some scholars have questioned whether it is truly cooperative or a by-product of selfish behavior. New tools and approaches are needed to resolve this debate.
Article
Parasitology
Bekir Oguz, M. Serdar Deger, Ebtsam Al-Olayan, Saeed El-Ashram
Summary: This study reports the first detection of A. capra infection in goats in the Van province of Eastern Turkiye. Molecular analysis revealed a close relationship between the Eastern Turkiye isolate and A. capra isolates from wild and domestic ruminants in France, Turkiye, and Kyrgyzstan, forming a distinct clade.
ACTA PARASITOLOGICA
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Maria Paula Tujague, Maria Patricia Casco, Martin Kowalewski, Norma Ines Hilgert
Summary: People's attitudes towards wildlife and their perception of their relationship with the natural environment are important in human-wildlife interactions. A study conducted in Iguazu National Park, Argentina, found that tourists had accurate knowledge about the daily activities and diet of capuchin monkeys. Visual contact with monkeys and the presence of a tour guide was associated with better knowledge of daily activities. Older tourists with a university degree and/or a profession had higher levels of knowledge about the diet of the monkeys. Most tourists believed that monkeys approached people for food, and taking photos, curiosity, and feeding monkeys were the main reasons for people approaching monkeys. The study highlights the importance of focusing on human behavior, knowledge, and perceptions in wildlife management strategies to improve conservation efforts.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRIMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Ethan M. Dittmer, Ryan J. Askren, Heath M. Hagy, Jay Hitchcock, Douglas C. Osborne
Summary: This study examined the use of different types of waterfowl sanctuaries and non-sanctuary areas by mallards. It found that mallards selected spatial sanctuaries during the day and private lands at night, while avoiding public hunt areas and other sanctuary types. After the hunting season, mallards started using areas that previously allowed hunting during the day.
JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Biological
Barbara C. Klump
Summary: The choice of tool type and shape of drumsticks manufactured by palm cockatoos vary among individuals, and this variation does not seem to be culturally transmitted as there is no spatial correlation between proximity of display trees and tool shape.
LEARNING & BEHAVIOR
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Medine Ozmen, Sadik Demirtas, Jeremy S. Herman, Islam Gunduz
Summary: This study examines the mitochondrial genetic variation of long-eared hedgehogs from different regions and compares the data with those from North Africa and Asia. The findings reveal the presence of two distinct cytochrome-b lineages in Anatolia, including a previously unknown one. The close relationship between haplotypes from Cyprus and Egypt suggests a colonization route from North Africa or the Middle East.
Article
Ecology
Philip R. Gould, Kristen K. Cecala, Saunders S. Drukker, Benjamin A. McKenzie, Chris H. van de Ven
Summary: Monitoring wildlife populations is important for effective management. Evaluating multiple metrics is necessary as different metrics may respond differently to environmental variation. This study focused on three species of salamanders and found variations in population-level and individual-level metrics in response to landscape variation. The study emphasizes the importance of evaluating populations using multiple metrics, as responses to environmental conditions may vary across life stages, species, and metrics.
JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Jacob N. Straub, Richard M. Kaminski, Alan. G. Leach, Andrew W. Ezell, Theodor Leininger, Justyn Foth, J. Brian Davis
Summary: The Mississippi Alluvial Valley is an important region for waterfowl migration and wintering, with abundant food resources from acorns and aquatic invertebrates. Research shows that the abundance of acorns and invertebrates peak in late autumn or winter. The conservation planning has undervalued the potential of bottomland hardwoods to provide energy for waterfowl during winter.
JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Parasitology
Hossein Veisi, Abdollah Malakian, Mahdi Fakhar, Ali Sharifpour, Maryam Nakhaei, Mostafa Soleymani, Seyed Reza Mosave, Nader Ahangar, Seyed Hosien Seyedpour
Summary: Out of 210 participants, 67 (31.9%) were infected with Lophomonas spp., 38 (18.1%) had TB (Smear and culture-positive), and 20 (9.5%) had both TB and Lophomonas co-infection. Based on these results, there is a relatively high occurrence of Lophomonas infection among patients suspected of having TB. Accurate and early diagnosis of the parasite in sputum specimens is highly recommended.
ACTA PARASITOLOGICA
(2023)
Article
Ecology
H. Anu Kramer, Kevin G. Kelly, Sheila A. Whitmore, William J. Berigan, Dana S. Reid, Connor M. Wood, Holger Klinck, Stefan Kahl, Patricia N. Manley, Sarah C. Sawyer, M. Zachariah Peery
Summary: This study utilizes passive acoustic survey technologies and statistical models to develop a more efficient and effective survey method for the California spotted owl. The findings can help streamline the survey process and prioritize survey areas, thus accelerating forest restoration efforts.
JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Axel G. Ekstrom, Jens Edlund
Summary: This study investigates the possibility of achieving back vowel features in chimpanzees under their vocal tract conditions and finds that vocal gestures of chimpanzees may exceed the range of human articulatory organs.
Article
Zoology
Fang Liu, Hongxia Zhao, Qiang Li, Lixian Wu, Dainan Cao, Yuan Zhang, Zachary Y. Huang
Summary: This study reveals that ame-let-7 regulates sucrose sensitivity in honey bees by modulating the dopamine receptor signaling pathway.
FRONTIERS IN ZOOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Zoology
Thyago Habner de Souza Pereira, Pedro Mayor, Janaina Serra Azul Monteiro Evangelista, Ana Kelen Felipe Lima, Rafael dos Santos de Andrade, Frederico Ozanan Barros Monteiro
Summary: The ability of a species to withstand human impact depends on their life history characteristics. This literature review focused on the reproductive biology of females of the genera Lagothrix and Cacajao, and found that there is more scientific information available for Lagothrix than Cacajao, with important advances in understanding their reproductive strategies and physiology.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PRIMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Matthias S. Krockenberger, Tatianna O. Saleh-Mattesich, Henry C. Evrard
Summary: This study examined the spatial relationship between different architectonic subareas in the insula and found the presence of dysgranular architectonic stripes. This has significant implications for understanding interoceptive processing in humans and other primates.
JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Review
Zoology
Piotr Gasiorek
Summary: This review synthesizes recent developments in tardigrade biogeography, highlighting the geographic distribution patterns and potential dispersal mechanisms of tardigrades. It argues that strict cosmopolitanism is not well-supported by evidence, and suggests that tardigrade species show climatic regionalization in their distributions.
ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
(2023)
