Article
Reproductive Biology
Jussara Maria Tebet, Fabiana Ferreira de Souza, Maria Isabel Mello Martins, Viviane Helena Chirinea, Jaqueline Candido de Carvalho, Frederico Ozanam Papa, Maria Denise Lopes
Summary: This study evaluated the cryopreservation effects on the semen of oncilla and ocelot, comparing two extenders. Ocelot spermatozoa showed higher quality after thawing, while major defects including acrosome injuries were observed in both species. The study also found that oncilla semen contamination by urine may reduce sperm cryoresistance, and recommended further investigation on extenders for this species.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Liliane T. F. Cavalcante, Matheus A. C. Cosentino, Mirela D'arc, Filipe R. R. Moreira, Ricardo Mouta, Anderson M. Augusto, Fernando Troccoli, Marcelo A. Soares, Andre F. Santos
Summary: The complete genome of the first anellovirus infecting the wild felid Leopardus pardalis (ocelot) was identified through high-throughput sequencing protocols followed by Sanger sequencing validation. Phylogenetic analysis classified the virus into two distinct clusters related to previously described Felidae anelloviruses.
GENETICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Anna Beathriz Nascimento Farsette, Bruno Alberigi, Carolina do Vale Aben-Athar, Jessica da Silva Paulino, Arthur Carlos da Trindade Alves, Matheus de Almeida Barros, Ramiro das Neves Dias Neto
Summary: This article describes the first report of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy phenotype in a captive leopardus pardalis. The condition was characterized by concentric hypertrophy of the left ventricle and was detected through cardiological evaluation with echocardiogram and cardiac auscultation. The patient initially received treatment with clopidogrel and atenolol, but later developed congestive heart failure and was switched to pimobendan and furosemide, which stabilized the condition. After one year, the patient showed slight improvement but remained stable.
ACTA SCIENTIAE VETERINARIAE
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Saul A. Amador-Alcala, Javier V. Amarillas, Fredy A. Falconi, Gerardo Carreon-Arroyo, Carlos M. Valdez Coronel, Octavio Monroy-Vilchis
Summary: The purpose of this research was to provide basic information about ocelots in northwestern Mexico, including population density, relative abundance, and home range. The study used photo-trapping to collect data, and the results highlighted the importance of continued research in the Northern Jaguar Reserve for maintaining a viable ocelot population in northwestern Mexico.
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Biology
Aldo Manzuetti, Martin Ubilla, Washington Jones, Daniel Perea, Francisco J. Prevosti
Summary: This study analyzes the skull and mandibular remains of the felid species Leopardus pardalis in late Pleistocene rocks in Uruguay, providing the first reliable documented fossil record of this species in the country. The findings shed light on the paleobiology and paleoecology of L. pardalis during the late Pleistocene in Uruguay.
HISTORICAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Patrick S. Champagne, Renata Leite Pitman, Jesus Lescano, Carter J. Payne
Summary: The article describes an incident where a wild ocelot attacked a group of people in Southeastern Peru. Based on evidence and scientific literature, the authors hypothesize that a disease affecting the central nervous system or human-induced trauma may explain this abnormal behavior.
Article
Zoology
Angelica M. Moreno-Sosa, Milton Yacelga, Kimberly A. Craighead, Stephanie Kramer-Schadt, Jesse F. Abrams
Summary: Understanding the trophic structure of carnivore communities is crucial for species management and conservation, especially in endangered habitats like tropical montane forests. In this study, camera-trap data was used to investigate the occupancy patterns of ocelots in the transitional habitat between different land tenures, and the influence of prey occupancy on ocelot presence. The results showed that habitat preferences did not significantly affect ocelot occupancy, but landscape variables such as vegetation structure, land tenure, distance to roads, and anthropogenic factors played a role in prey occupancy. Ocelots had a low site occupancy and were strongly associated with the presence of Central American agoutis, exhibiting a higher overlap with nocturnal prey species. The study emphasizes the importance of habitat structure and prey availability for the persistence of ocelots across natural-anthropogenic interfaces.
Article
Ecology
Lucy Perera-Romero, Rony Garcia-Anleu, Roan Balas McNab, Daniel H. Thornton
Summary: In times of severe drought, carnivores may have increased aggressive interactions due to heightened competition for valuable resources that cannot be easily divided, such as water.
Article
Zoology
Leonardo D. Araujo, Felipe B. Peters, Fabio D. Mazim, Marina O. Favarini, Luiz L. C. Correa, Flavia P. Tirelli
Summary: This study aims to predict the potential distribution of ocelots in the southern limit of their known distribution in Brazil and evaluate the coverage of protected areas. The study found that protected areas contribute little to the potential distribution, especially in the Pampa region. This is a serious issue for species conservation.
STUDIES ON NEOTROPICAL FAUNA AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Hector Avila-Villegas, Gabriel Sanchez-Avila, Sergio Avila-Villegas
Summary: This article reports a video recording of a female ocelot in Mexico, confirming the expansion of the species' distribution range and habitat type in the country.
SOUTHWESTERN NATURALIST
(2022)
Article
Biology
Joao Vitor da Silva Viana, Luiz Fernando de Medeiros Paiva Moura, Erika Almeida Praxedes, Leonardo Vitorino Costa de Aquino, Matheus Barbosa do Nascimento, Fabiano Rocha Prazeres Junior, Moacir Franco de Oliveira, Alexsandra Fernandes Pereira
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of two different techniques (direct vitrification in cryovials and solid-surface vitrification) for the preservation of ear skin from the ocelot. The results showed that solid-surface vitrification had a better cellular quality and is suitable for the preservation of ocelot skin.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Laura Martins Magalhaes, Ana Carolina Srbek-Araujo
Summary: This study estimated the home range of ocelots in a remnant of Lowland Atlantic Forest in South-eastern Brazil. The results showed that male ocelots have larger home ranges compared to females and exhibit greater spatial overlap. The size of the home range may be influenced by environmental factors such as vegetation type and prey availability.
NEOTROPICAL BIOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Lais Verdan Dib, Alcides Pissinatti, Silvia Bahadian Moreira, Maria Regina Reis Amendoeira, Alynne da Silva Barbosa
Summary: This study presents a detailed morphological description and the first molecular characterization of Prosthernorchis elegans in animals from Brazil, focusing on the infection by P. elegans in Callithrix aurita and Leonthopithecus rosalia. Seventy-eight helminths were extracted from the intestines of these animals.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL PRIMATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Gisele Jardim Bolze, Flavia Pereira Tirelli, Diego Queirolo, Maria Joao Ramos Pereira
Summary: The study estimated the density and activity patterns of ocelots in Southern Brazil and found that these populations may rely on preserved forest patches. The density of ocelots in this region was lower compared to other areas, but the population remained stable. Nocturnal activity was observed, potentially to avoid humans and domestic animals.
STUDIES ON NEOTROPICAL FAUNA AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Paleontology
Francisco J. Prevosti, Cecilia Mendez, Mauro Schiaffini, Sebastian Cirignoli, Silvina Contreras, Alfredo E. Zurita, Carlos A. Luna
Summary: A new Late Pleistocene fossil record of Leopardus pardalis was discovered in Corrientes province, Argentina, confirming the presence of the species in the region during the Pleistocene and indicating a compatible scenario with the environmental conditions at that time.
JOURNAL OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Parasitology
K. C. Lopes, A. S. Ferrao-Filho, E. G. N. Santos, C. P. Santos
JOURNAL OF HELMINTHOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Parasitology
P. H. O. Cavalcante, F. Moravec, C. P. Santos
JOURNAL OF HELMINTHOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Juliana Novo Borges, Karina Correa Lopes, Claudia Portes Santos
Article
Parasitology
Jhon D. Chero, Celso L. Cruces, Gloria Saez, Ana Carolina A. Camargo, Claudia Portes Santos, Jose L. Luque
PARASITOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2018)
Article
Parasitology
Viviane S. Costa Fernandes, Omar Amin, Juliana N. Borges, Claudia P. Santos
ACTA PARASITOLOGICA
(2019)
Article
Parasitology
A. C. A. Camargo, C. P. Santos
JOURNAL OF HELMINTHOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Parasitology
Jhon D. Chero, Celso L. Cruces, Gloria Saez, Ana C. A. Camargo, Claudia Portes Santos, Jose L. Luque
ACTA PARASITOLOGICA
(2019)
Article
Parasitology
Lucas Keidel, Martin Garcia-Varela, Beatriz Brener, Gerardo Perez-Ponce de Leon, Claudia Portes Santos
PARASITOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2019)
Article
Parasitology
Jhon D. Chero, Celso L. Cruces, Gloria Saez, Claudia Portes Santos, Jose L. Luque
ACTA PARASITOLOGICA
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Karina M. Rebello, Juliana N. Borges, Andre Teixeira, Jonas Perales, Claudia P. Santos
MOLECULAR AND BIOCHEMICAL PARASITOLOGY
(2020)
Review
Parasitology
Claudia Portes Santos, Juliana Novo Borges
KOREAN JOURNAL OF PARASITOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Parasitology
Pedro Hercilio de Oliveira Cavalcante, Maralina Torres da Silva, Aldenice de Nazare Silva Pereira, Rosana Gentile, Claudia Portes Santos
PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Amanda Gleyce Lima de Oliveira, Rafael Christian Chavez Rocha, Tatiana Dillenburg Saint'Pierre, Rachel Ann Hauser-Davis, Clelia Christina Mello-Silva, Claudia Portes Santos
Summary: This study investigated elemental contamination in Perna perna mussels from Guanabara Bay, Brazil, and found that some samples exceeded the limits set by regulations. However, the estimated daily dietary intake values did not surpass the limits. Continuous monitoring of metal pollution in bivalves in the study area is suggested.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anna Carla Alberto-Silva, Rodolfo A. Cunha, Valdir A. da Costa, Everton Gustavo N. Dos Santos, Mauricio C. De Vasconcellos, Clelia Christina Mello-Silva, Claudia P. Santos
ANAIS DA ACADEMIA BRASILEIRA DE CIENCIAS
(2020)
Meeting Abstract
Infectious Diseases
C. P. Santos, N. A. Ransome, L. Parker-Joyce, G. Mundowa, T. Levett, J. Wright, J. H. Vera
