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Biodiversity Conservation
Mauricio Cifuentes-Ibarra, L. Mark Elbroch, Omar Ohrens, Jose Infante, Cristian Bonacic
Summary: Ecotourism generates significant economic benefits but may have unintended negative impacts on local communities and wildlife, requiring careful management and regulation.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Orlando Gallo, Diego F. Castillo, Raquel Godinho, Emma B. Casanave
Summary: The genetic structure and gene flow of South-central Argentine pumas are influenced by landscape connectivity patterns. The identification of high-permeability linkage zones is crucial for the conservation of this apex predator.
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Virology
Raegan J. J. Petch, Roderick B. B. Gagne, Elliott Chiu, Clara Mankowski, Jaime Rudd, Melody Roelke-Parker, T. Winston Vickers, Kenneth A. A. Logan, Mathew Alldredge, Deana Clifford, Mark W. W. Cunningham, Dave Onorato, Sue VandeWoude
Summary: Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) primarily affects domestic cats, but it can also be transmitted to wild felids such as pumas and bobcats. This study found evidence of widespread transmission of FeLV from domestic cats to pumas in the United States, with variations in prevalence depending on location. The study also identified multiple spillover events between domestic cats and pumas, as well as transmission among pumas in Florida.
JOURNAL OF VIROLOGY
(2022)
Review
Ecology
Laura R. LaBarge, Michael J. Evans, Jennifer R. B. Miller, Gillian Cannataro, Christian Hunt, L. Mark Elbroch
Summary: Based on a synthesis of published literature, this study explores the ecological roles of pumas in natural systems and emphasizes the importance of protecting and restoring puma populations to conserve biodiversity in the Americas. The study identifies various biotic interactions of pumas and highlights the need for further research to fill the gaps in our knowledge.
Article
Ecology
Peter D. Alexander, Derek J. Craighead
Summary: Camera traps in combination with capture-mark-recapture analyses are valuable tools for estimating abundances of rare wildlife, but the requirement of identifiable individuals in images limits its applicability. This study evaluates the feasibility of using puma facial features for photo-ID in a camera trap framework and demonstrates that facial images improve human ability to identify pumas.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
F. C. Azevedo, F. G. Lemos, M. C. Freitas-Junior, R. C. Arrais, R. G. Morato, F. C. C. Azevedo
Summary: The study in a disturbed landscape in Southeast Brazil revealed that pumas have a strong habitat association with forest vegetation and pasture with shrubs, especially during night hours. The research fills a knowledge gap in the ecology of pumas in anthropized tropical environments and emphasizes the importance of natural habitat patches to the species.
ANIMAL CONSERVATION
(2021)
Article
Entomology
Andres M. Lopez-Perez, Octavio Lopez-Fernandez, Laura Backus, Scott Somerville, Heliot Zarza, Ivonne Cassaigne, Antonio Torre, Rodrigo Nunez-Perez, Gerardo Ceballos, Carmen Guzman-Cornejo, Susana Ringenbach-Valdez, Miguel A. Rio, Sokani Sanchez-Montes, Dorian Canek Anguiano, Janet Foley
Summary: This study examined tick communities on wild felid hosts in three ecoregions of Mexico. The composition of tick communities varied across the ecoregions and host species. The regional distribution patterns of some tick species may be determined by off-host environmental conditions, while at the local scale, the occurrence and abundance of certain tick species might be driven by ecological-host factors.
MEDICAL AND VETERINARY ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ana Sofia Nanni, Tara Teel, Mauro Lucherini
Summary: The study found that puma predation on livestock is considered a significant cause of livestock loss in the Argentine Dry Chaco region, leading to low tolerance towards pumas. While attitudes towards pumas were not strongly correlated with predation, respondents who experienced livestock predation were more likely to engage in retaliatory hunting.
HUMAN DIMENSIONS OF WILDLIFE
(2021)
Article
Zoology
Ho-Seong Cho, Yeonsu Oh
Summary: This case report describes cholangiocarcinoma in a 17-year-old captive male puma, which is the first reported case of cholangiocarcinoma in pumas.
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Abbey E. Camaclang, Iadine Chades, Tara G. Martin, Hugh P. Possingham
Summary: Deciding when to protect threatened species habitat is a common conservation problem when knowledge about the habitat extent is uncertain. This study quantifies the trade-off between gaining knowledge and taking conservation action, determining the optimal time to spend learning about a species' habitat before protecting it. The research provides guidelines on allocating resources between habitat identification and protection, taking into account the impact of threatening processes and rates of habitat loss.
METHODS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
John A. Erwin, Robert R. Fitak, Melanie Culver
Summary: PumaPlex100 is an expanded version of the original high-throughput assay, capable of genotyping >100 SNPs in pumas. The panel of 101 polymorphic loci, developed from testing 142 candidate SNPs, provides researchers with standardized markers for assessing genetic diversity and population structure with minimal bioinformatic skills. These SNPs will serve as a valuable resource for continued genetic monitoring of the species, especially through non-invasive sampling.
CONSERVATION GENETICS RESOURCES
(2021)
Article
Zoology
Corey A. Smereka, Paul F. Frame, Mark A. Edwards, Owen M. Slater, Delaney D. Frame, Andrew E. Derocher
Summary: This study investigated the space use strategies of cougars in west-central Alberta, Canada, and found that adult males had home ranges that were more than twice the size of those of adult females. Different space use patterns were identified, with dispersers being subadults and residents, seasonal shifters, and shifters being adults. A decision tree was constructed to categorize the space use strategies observed.
JOURNAL OF MAMMALOGY
(2021)
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Biology
Rafael Barrientos, Winston Vickers, Travis Longcore, Eric S. Abelson, Justin Dellinger, David P. Waetjen, Guillermo Fandos, Fraser M. Shilling
Summary: Research shows that mountain lions' selection of habitats is mainly influenced by nearby lights, while moonlight and sky glow have limited impact. Although mountain lions generally avoid areas with high upward radiance, the degree of avoidance varies among individuals.
PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Olivia Michel, Alberto-Jose Garcia Manjon, Jerome Pasquier, Claudia Ortoleva Bucher
Summary: This study reveals that registered nurses in a Swiss university hospital internal medicine ward spend less than one third of their work time with patients. They allocate the most time to communication and care coordination, while activities like optimizing care quality and safety, integrating and supervising staff, and client education receive the least amount of time. The study suggests that work organization and culture should be reconsidered to promote better use of nursing skills, with a focus on building relationships with patients, utilizing nursing skills effectively, and updating nurses' knowledge systematically.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Dongxu Li, Xi Guo
Summary: This study based on the data from the 2017 China Time Use Survey (CTUS) explores the relationship between parental time and children's well-being. The results suggest that more time spent with children by parents leads to higher well-being. The influence of parental time on children's well-being varies based on their academic performance. In conclusion, parental accompaniment is a crucial determinant of children's well-being.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)