The family Felidae consists of at least 36 wild cat species. These felids are morphologically
similar with rounded, flat faces, facial whiskers, large eyes, and large ears. They have the …

Thirty-six free-ranging lions (12 per group) were immobilized with tiletamine–zolazepam
(Zoletil 0.6 mg/kg im) plus medetomidine (0.036 mg/kg im)(TZM), ketamine (3.0 mg/kg im) …

Context There is a growing appreciation that wildlife behavioral responses to environmental
conditions are scale-dependent and that identifying the scale where the effect of an …

Understanding behavioral changes of prey and predators based on lunar illumination
provides insight into important life history, behavioral ecology, and survival information. The …

Although biologists and veterinarians have shown considerable success in working together
to address wildlife-related issues, including disease, chemical immobilization, reproductive …

Dens play a crucial role in the survival of young and can ultimately affect population
dynamics for felid carnivores. However, little is known about Bobcat (Lynx rufus) den site …

Bobcats (Lynx rufus) are the most broadly distributed native felid in North America and have
substantial ecological and economic importance. Despite this importance, little is known …

Lynx canadensis Kerr, 1792, commonly called the Canada lynx, is a medium size felid and
is the second largest of the four species in the genus Lynx. It is distributed throughout the …

Intramuscular administration of ketamine-midazolam was used as a fast-acting chemical
restraint, with convenient use of the drug in domestic cats. Furthermore, biochemical and …

Specific questions in wildlife research and surveillance require safe and efficient capture,
handling and anaesthesia protocols to enable sampling and transmitter placement in free …