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Mitochondrial genetic diversity and haplotype distribution of golden jackal (Canis aureus, Linnaeus 1758) in Iran, a bridge from India to North Europe
Golden jackal ( Canis aureus ) is one of the most common canid in Iran and can be found in habitats from Southeast Asia to Europe. Its rapid range...
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Fear of the dark? A mesopredator mitigates large carnivore risk through nocturnality, but humans moderate the interaction
AbstractWhile constrained by endogenous rhythms, morphology and ecology, animals may still exhibit flexible activity patterns in response to risk....
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Cholera toxin: mechanisms of entry into host cells
Cholera toxin moves from the plasma membrane to the ER of host cells to cause disease. Trafficking in this pathway depends on toxin binding to...
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The identity of Fuegian and Patagonian “dogs” among indigenous peoples in southernmost South America
BackgroundBy using a historical approach we attempt to answer the question of whether the “dogs” of Fuegian and Patagonian peoples are a domesticated...
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New mesocarnivore at the doorstep of Central Europe: historic development of golden jackal (Canis aureus) population in Slovenia
Golden jackal ( Canis aureus ) has dramatically increased its distribution and abundance in Europe. Expansion is now reaching parts of Central,...
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First occurrence of a reproductive group of golden jackal (Canis aureus moreoticus) in a densely populated area south of the Po River (Italy)
Although the presence of the golden jackal ( Canis aureus moreoticus ) in Italy has been documented since 1984, it has long been considered an...
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Golden jackal expansion in northernmost Europe: records in Finland
The Eurasian golden jackal ( Canis aureus ) has been rapidly expanding its distribution range in Europe. Whether jackals will be able to adapt to new...
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First dietary assessment of a generalist mesocarnivore, the golden jackal (Canis aureus) in Austria
The golden jackal ( Canis aureus ) has rapidly expanded its range in Europe, prompting questions about its ecological impact and management. The...
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Effects of Different Optical Properties of Head Tissues on Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Using Monte Carlo Simulations
In near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), it is crucial to have an accurate and realistic model of photon transport in...
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Wolf outside, dog inside? The genomic make-up of the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog
BackgroundGenomic methods can provide extraordinary tools to explore the genetic background of wild species and domestic breeds, optimize breeding...
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Niche partitioning between sympatric wild canids: the case of the golden jackal (Canis aureus) and the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) in north-eastern Italy
BackgroundTwo coexisting species with similar ecological requirements avoid or reduce competition by changing the extent of their use of a given...
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Morphological and Molecular Genetic Analyses of the Genus Vischeria (Eustigmatophyceae, Ochrophyta) in the Algal Collection of Soil Science Institute
AbstractFour soil eustigmatophyte algal strains isolated from gray forest soils in Moscow and Tula regions of Russia and deposited in the Algal...
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Spatial and temporal variability in the distribution, daily activity and diet of fennec fox (Vulpes zerda), red fox (Vulpes vulpes) and African golden wolf (Caniss anthus) in southern Tunisia
In this study, we investigated the habitat, the daily activity and the trophic niche overlap of three carnivores found in southern Tunisia, namely...
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Establishment of an NPK nutrient monitor system in yield-graded cotton petioles under drip irrigation
BackgroundThe determination of nutrient content in the petiole is one of the important methods for achieving cotton fertilization management. The...
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Global Potato Production Forecasting Based on Time Series Analysis and Advanced Waterwheel Plant Optimization Algorithm
The cultivation of potatoes is one of the most important parts of the world’s agricultural system, so forecasting methods that can precisely predict...
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Expanding the spatial scale in DNA-based monitoring schemes: ascertainment bias in transnational assessments
Harmonising methodology between countries is crucial in transborder population monitoring. However, immediate application of alleged, established...
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Whole genome resequencing of the Iranian native dogs and wolves to unravel variome during dog domestication
BackgroundAdvances in genome technology have simplified a new comprehension of the genetic and historical processes crucial to rapid phenotypic...
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Molecular data exclude current hybridization between iguanas Conolophus marthae and C. subcristatus on Wolf Volcano (Galápagos Islands)
Natural hybridization may influence population fitness and responsiveness to natural selection, in particular in oceanic island systems. In previous...
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Abundance and activity of carnivores in two protected areas of semi-arid western India with varying top predator density and human impacts
Large carnivores are vulnerable to population decline due to their k -selected traits in fragmented human-dominated landscapes. In the semi-arid...
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The rare Fuegian fox (Lycalopex culpaeus) from the Tierra del Fuego Archipelago: history of discovery, geographic distribution, and socio-ecological aspects
BackgroundThe Fuegian fox ( Lycalopex culpaeus ) is a rare inhabitant of the Tierra del Fuego Archipelago on account of: (a) It is the southernmost...
