Wild-capture of numerous species is common for diverse purposes, including medical experiments, conservation, veterinary interventions and research, but little objective data …
Background The existence of extended post-reproductive lifespan is an evolutionary puzzle, and its taxonomic prevalence is debated. One way of measuring post-reproductive life is …
Understanding factors preventing populations of endangered species from being self- sustaining is vital for successful conservation, but we often lack sufficient data to understand …
V Berger, S Reichert, M Lahdenperä… - Journal of Animal …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Many mammals grow up with siblings, and interactions between them can influence offspring phenotype and fitness. Among these interactions, sibling competition between …
A nearly complete skeleton of an elephant calf was excavated between 2012 and 2014 from breccia deposits in a vertical karstic cavity named Cova del Rinoceront, exposed during …
The reference intervals of health parameters are valuable tools for veterinarians and conservationists to monitor the health status and viability of endangered species. Natural …
Simple Summary In this study, we analyzed longitudinal milk samples and consumed plant species from six Asian elephants managed in their natural environment and consuming …
C Schiffmann, M Clauss, S Hoby, JM Hatt - Zoo biology, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Regular body mass (BM) monitoring plays a key role in preventative health care of zoo animals. In some species, including African (Loxodonta africana) and Asian elephants …
Wibowo DS, Ibrahim A, Widayanti R, Nurcahyo W, Wahyu M, Michaux J, Wijayanto H. 2021. The differences of body measurements in captive Sumatran elephant on different captivity …