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Genetics & Heredity
Miluse Vozdova, Svatava Kubickova, Natalia Martinkova, David Javier Galindo, Agda Maria Bernegossi, Halina Cernohorska, Dita Kadlcikova, Petra Musilova, Jose Mauricio Duarte, Jiri Rubes
Summary: The taxonomy and phylogenetics of Neotropical deer have been mainly based on morphological criteria, but this study suggests a critical revision based on new molecular and cytogenetic markers. The analysis of satellite DNA revealed evolutionary relationships among the different Neotropical deer species, especially highlighting the high abundance of satellite DNA in Mazama species and its potential role in chromosomal rearrangements and ongoing speciation.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Yue Sun, Yanze Yu, Jinhao Guo, Linqiang Zhong, Minghai Zhang
Summary: This study used 16S rRNA sequencing technology to evaluate the differences in the gut microbiota of wild and captive red deer. The composition and function of the fecal microbiota were found to be significantly different between the two environments. Sex, as an intrinsic factor, has a persistent impact on the gut microbiota. These findings can guide population management strategies for red deer conservation.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yue Sun, Zongzhi Li, Junda Chen, Romaan Hayat Khattak, Zhensheng Liu, Liwei Teng
Summary: This study conducted a habitat selection analysis of water deer using the data of 11 habitat factors in Baishan Musk Deer National Nature Reserve from 2018 to 2019. The results revealed that water deer preferred grasslands with sufficient sunlight and at middle slopes, dominated by Artemisia carvifolia and A. argyi in the autumn and winter, respectively. The resource selection function model showed that the height of dominant herbage, hiding cover, distance from water, and distance to human settlements significantly influenced the habitat selection of water deer in the cold season. The findings of this study provide valuable insights for the conservation and restoration of water deer and for implementing sustainable development strategies in northeast China.
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Environmental Sciences
Fabio Weiss, Frank Uwe Michler, Benjamin Gillich, Joerg Tillmann, Simone Ciuti, Marco Heurich, Siegfried Rieger
Summary: This study investigates the influence of herded sheep and goats on red deer spatial behavior. The findings show that red deer use grazed areas less during conservation grazing, and this effect persists up to 21 days after conservation grazing ends. Habitat selection of red deer is also affected up to 3000 meters away from the conservation grazing sites, with no signs of habituation or adaption.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Luciana Diniz Rola, Marcos Eli Buzanskas, Luciana Magalhaes Melo, Maiana Silva Chaves, Vicente Jose Figueiredo Freitas, Jose Mauricio Barbanti Duarte
Summary: Deer species in the Neotropical region are experiencing population declines and decreased genetic diversity due to rapid habitat loss and human activities. Assisted reproductive technology (ART) shows promise in advancing wildlife conservation efforts and maintaining genetic diversity in deer. Techniques such as in vitro embryo production (IVP) and proteomics are being utilized to better understand and address reproductive challenges facing Neotropical deer.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Ghan Saridnirun, Niti Sukumal, Matthew J. Grainger, Tommaso Savini
Summary: Wildlife in Southeast Asia is affected by agricultural expansion, with the Green Peafowl showing adaptation to low-intensive agricultural landscapes. The Green Peafowl prefers timber plantations and orchards as habitat and benefits from cropland within a 500 m buffer zone around the forest patch. Closed canopy crops like teak, rubber, and orchards can provide alternatives for reforestation and help connect fragmented forest patches in highly degraded habitats.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mahdieh Tourani, Frederik Franke, Marco Heurich, Maik Henrich, Tomas Peterka, Cornelia Ebert, Julian Oeser, Hendrik Edelhoff, Cyril Milleret, Pierre Dupont, Richard Bischof, Wibke Peters
Summary: Forests in Europe are facing increasingly frequent and severe disturbances, which can have profound consequences for the wildlife inhabiting them. To adapt management strategies and coordinate them across borders, reliable estimates of red deer density and abundance are needed. This study conducted a transnational DNA sampling and spatial capture-recapture models to estimate red deer abundance in the Bohemian Forest Ecosystem and found that forest disturbances and different management regimes shaped spatial heterogeneity in red deer density.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nyi Nyi Phyo Htet, Rattanawat Chaiyarat, Nikorn Thongthip, Panat Anuracpreeda, Namphung Youngpoy, Phonlugsamee Chompoopong
Summary: This study monitored the population distribution of elephants in the Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary in Thailand, and found that the area could provide a suitable habitat for elephants. The results suggest that effective management practices can protect wild Asian elephants in the region and reduce conflicts between humans and elephants.
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Geography, Physical
Roman Croitor, Sayyed Ghyour Abbas, Muhammad Adeeb Babar, Muhammad Akbar Khan
Summary: The article presents a description of a new species of the genus Praesinomegaceros from the Early Pleistocene of Pabbi Hills in Pakistan, showing its evolutionary characteristics and ecological changes. The antler shape of the new species reveals important evolutionary changes, losing their social display function and returning to an effective weapon antler type. Cluster analysis supports the close evolutionary relationship of the new cervid species from the Siwaliks with Praesinomegaceros and Sinomegaceros from the Pleistocene of Asia.
QUATERNARY INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
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Anatomy & Morphology
Duanny Murinelly de Souza Cunha, Mirley Barbosa de Souza, Bruna Farias Brito, Herlon Victor Rodrigues Silva, Leandro Rodrigues Ribeiro, Francisco Antonio Felix Xavier Junior, Janaina Serra Azul Monteiro Evangelista, Leda Maria Costa Pereira, Darcio italo Alves Teixeira
Summary: The study aimed to describe the morphology and structure of gray brocket deer sperm, revealing the presence of abnormalities in sperm morphology and structure. These results are expected to provide baseline values for diverse semen parameters and contribute to the development of reproductive biotechnologies for gray brocket deer and other at-risk deer species.
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Morgan S. Hinton, Brock R. McMillan, Kent R. Hersey, Randy T. Larsen
Summary: The age of mule deer can be reliably estimated by examining tooth wear and replacement patterns, but there may be limitations due to variations in tooth wear rates among individuals.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hanna Bijl, Sandor Csanyi
Summary: This study examines the changes in abundance and harvest of fallow deer populations in Europe and analyzes the relationship between them. The research finds that both population and harvest have significantly increased, but the correlation between the two is not strong. The study also highlights the need for consistent and reliable data collection to effectively manage the growing populations of fallow deer and mitigate potential negative impacts in a holistic and responsible manner.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yu Xu, Biao Yang, Qiang Dai, Han Pan, Xue Zhong, Jianghong Ran, Xuyu Yang, Xiaodong Gu, Zhisong Yang, Dunwu Qi, Rong Hou, Zejun Zhang
Summary: This study evaluates the management of giant panda populations in China and proposes suggestions for landscape-scale conservation in the national park system.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Matheus Fragoso Etges, Juan Andres Martinez-Lanfranco, Demetrio Luis Guadagnin
Summary: Ecological niche models are useful tools for predicting and managing biological invasions, but they can be biased by niche shifts and non-equilibrium dynamics. The study on axis deer highlights the importance of understanding potential distribution and the ability of invasive species to shift their niche. The complete model provided valuable insights for identifying suitable regions for invasive species management.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2023)
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Ecology
Catherine L. Kelly, Iain J. Gordon, Lin Schwarzkopf, Anna Pintor, Anthony Pople, Ben T. Hirsch
Summary: By studying the environmental niches of six deer species in Australia, it was found that deer have undergone environmental niche shifts after being introduced into Australia, which is important for predicting the future spread of these invasive species.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
