|   | 
Details
   web
Records
Author Martin, C.L.; Stiles, J.; Willis, M.
Title Feline colobomatous syndrome Type Journal Article
Year 1997 Publication Veterinary-and-Comparative-Ophthalmology Abbreviated Journal
Volume 7 Issue 1 Pages 39-43
Keywords Blindness; Colobomatous-Syndrome; Congenital-Disease; Eye-Disease; Eyelid-Agenesis; Microphthalmos; Nervous-System; Nervous-System-Disease; Optic-Nerve; Retinal-Dysplasia; Sense-Organs; Veterinary-Medicine; veterinary; medical; browse; colobomatous; Syndrome; congenital; Disease; eye; eyelid; agenesis; nervous; system; Optic; Nerve; retinal; dysplasia; sense; organs; medicine; 1330
Abstract A syndrome of multiple congenital ocular anomalies in a litter of domestic kittens is described which appears identical to the multiple colobomatous syndrome described in captive Snow Leopards. The lesions varied between kittens in the litter, but ranged from microphthalmos with blindness to mild alterations in the lateral lid margins that resulted in trichiasis. The syndrome of eyelid agenesis in the domestic cat may encompass a broad range of congenital ocular lesions and multiple siblings, but the cause and mechanism of lesion formation is unknown.
Address
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title (down)
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes Document Type: English Approved no
Call Number SLN @ rana @ 319 Serial 650
Permanent link to this record
 

 
Author Matyushkin, E.N.
Title Tracks and tracking techniques in studies of large carnivorous mammals Type Journal Article
Year 2000 Publication Zoologichesky Zhurnal Abbreviated Journal
Volume 79 Issue (4) Pages 412-429
Keywords Lynx; Scent-Marking; Organization; population; behavior; Felidae; Forest; Russia; tracking; pug marks; scent; marking; browse; 60; Russian
Abstract In Russia, traditions of track observations and the use of tracking techniques in studying the ecology and behavior of mammals were founded by A.N. Formozov. An analytic review of his data on large carnivorous mammals (tiger, snow leopard, wolf, brown bear, wolverine, and others) is given. A special detailed observation of animals' tracks as a source of information on their life is shown only to start. The efficiency of track observations in various fields of studies, including counting animals, is estimated. The values of day and night distances for various animal species, given in literature, have never been properly substantiated methodically. The tracking method is the most effective in studying the use of the home range by animals, drawing the network of their movements and scent-marking behavior. The hunting behavior of large predators in dense forests is can only be deduced by observing their tracks. In some cases, the use of tracking has a distinct advantage over radio tracking. The main propositions are illustrated by the materials of the author obtained in various Russian regions (in forests of the northern Russian Plain and southern Far east) for 1958-1998.
Address
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title (down)
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes Document Type: Russian Approved no
Call Number SLN @ rana @ 391 Serial 652
Permanent link to this record
 

 
Author McVittie, R.
Title Nursing behavior of snow leopard cubs Type Journal Article
Year 1978 Publication Applied-Animal-Ethology Abbreviated Journal
Volume 4 Issue 2 Pages 159-168
Keywords suckling; behavior; veterinary; zoo; zoos; medical; browse; 1580
Abstract Reports that a preliminary project on nursing behavior in 3 young snow leopards revealed 2 phases in suckling pattern: nonnutritive and nutritive. The latter was distinguished by stereotypic rhythmical movements of the ears associated with swallowing. The cubs also demonstrated a teat preference, but the adaptive significance of such preferences and the accompanying agonistic behavior were unclear. (27 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2000 APA, all rights reserved)(unassigned)
Address
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title (down)
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes Document Type: English Approved no
Call Number SLN @ rana @ 37 Serial 669
Permanent link to this record
 

 
Author Mishra, C.; Rawat, G.S.
Title Livestock grazing and Biodiversity Conservation: Comments on Saberwal Type Journal Article
Year 1998 Publication Conservation Biology Abbreviated Journal
Volume 12 Issue Pages 25-32
Keywords conservation; Saberwal; biodiversity; livestock; grazing; predator; prey; browse; 1950
Abstract
Address
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title (down)
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes Document Type: English Approved no
Call Number SLN @ rana @ 341 Serial 690
Permanent link to this record
 

 
Author Mishra, C.
Title Socio-economic transition and wildlife conservation in the Indian Trans-Himalaya Type Journal Article
Year 2000 Publication Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society Abbreviated Journal
Volume 97 Issue 1 Pages 25-32
Keywords economics; economy; conservation; Himalaya; trans-himalaya; India; Ladakh; browse; transhimalaya; 1940
Abstract
Address
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title (down)
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes Document Type: English Approved no
Call Number SLN @ rana @ 388 Serial 691
Permanent link to this record
 

 
Author Mongar, T.B.
Title Protected Area System Network: A Strategy for Managing Biodiversity in Bhutan Type Conference Article
Year 1992 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Bhutan; parks; reserves; park; reserve; refuge; protected-area; browse; protected; area; 2430
Abstract
Address
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title (down)
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes Title, Monographic: Fourth World Parks Congress Place of Meeting: Caracas, Venezuela. Date of Copyright: 1992 Approved no
Call Number SLN @ rana @ 194 Serial 704
Permanent link to this record
 

 
Author Murray, D.; Kapke, C.; Evermann, J.; Fuller, T.
Title Infectious disease and the conservation of free-ranging large carnivores Type Journal Article
Year 1999 Publication Animal Conservation Abbreviated Journal
Volume 2 Issue Pages 241-254
Keywords infectous disease; free ranging; browse; infectious; Disease; 80
Abstract Large carnivores are of vital importance to the stability and integrity of most ecosystems, but recent declines in free-ranging populations have highlighted the potentially devastating effect of infectious diseases on their conservation. We reviewed the literature on infectious diseases of 34 large (maximum body mass of adults >20 kg) terrestrial carnivore species, 18 of which are considered to be threatened in the wild, and examined reports of antibody prevalence (seroprevalence) and cases of infection, mortality and population decline. Of 52 diseases examined, 44% were viral, 31% bacterial and the remainder were protozoal or fungal. Many infections were endemic in carnivores and/or infected multiple taxonomic families, with the majority probably occurring via inhalation or ingestion. Most disease studies consisted of serological surveys for disease antibodies, and antibody detection tended to be widespread implying that exposure to micro-organisms was common. Seroprevalence was higher in tropical than temperate areas, and marginally higher for infections known to occur in multiple carnivore groups. Confirmation of active infection via micro-organism recovery was less common for ursids than other taxonomic groups. Published descriptions of disease-induced population decline or extinction were rare, and most outbreaks were allegedly the result of direct transmission of rabies or canine distemper virus (CDV) from abundant carnivore species to less-common large carnivores. We conclude that the threat of disease epidemics in large carnivores may be serious if otherwise lethal infections are endemic in reservoir hosts and transmitted horizontally among taxa. To prevent or mitigate future population declines, research efforts should be aimed at identifying both the diseases of potential importance to large carnivores and the ecological conditions associated with their spread and severity.
Address
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title (down)
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes Document Type: English Approved no
Call Number SLN @ rana @ 356 Serial 708
Permanent link to this record
 

 
Author Norberg-Hodge, H.
Title Ladakh: Developement without Destruction Type Book Chapter
Year 1981 Publication The Himalaya: Aspects of Change Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 278-284
Keywords Ladakh; conservation; development; habitat; browse; 1960
Abstract
Address
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Oxford University Press Place of Publication New Delhi Editor Lall, J.S.
Language Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title (down)
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes Author Role: Editor Approved no
Call Number SLN @ rana @ 61 Serial 724
Permanent link to this record
 

 
Author Novikov, G.A.
Title Carnivorous mammals of the fauna of the USSR Type Book Whole
Year 1962 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Ussr; Russia; ecology; distribution; skull-illustration; Soviet-Union; browse; soviet union; soviet; union; skull illustrations; skull; illustrations; 3140
Abstract Brief review of physical characteristics, (skull illustration) ecology and distribution
Address
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Zool. Inst. Acad. Sci. Place of Publication Ussr Editor
Language Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title (down)
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes Translated 1962, Isreali Program for Scientific Translations, Washington D.C. Approved no
Call Number SLN @ rana @ 16 Serial 728
Permanent link to this record
 

 
Author Olaf, R.P.; Edmonds, B.; Gittleman, J.; Purvis, A.
Title Building large trees by combining phylogenetic information: a complete phylogeny of the extant Carnivora (Mammalia) Type Journal Article
Year 1999 Publication Biological Reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society Abbreviated Journal
Volume 74 Issue Pages 143-175
Keywords Carnivora; character-congruence; taxonomic-congruence; supertree; matrix-representation; parsimony; divergence-times; fossil-dates; molecular-clock; macroevolution; taxonomy; Evolution; browse; character; congruence; taxonomic; matrix; representation; divergence; times; fossil; dates; Molecular; clock; 1220
Abstract One way to build larger, more comprehensive phylogenies is to combine the vast amount of phylogenetic information already available. We review the two main strategies for accomplishing this (combining raw data versus combining trees), but employ a relatively new variant of the latter: supertree construction. The utility of one supertree technique, matrix representation using parsimony analysis (MRP), is demonstrated by deriving a complete phylogeny for all 271 extant species of the Carnivora from 177 literature sources. Beyond providing a `consensus' estimate of carnivore phylogeny, the tree also indicates taxa for which the relationships remain controversial (e.g. the red panda; within canids, felids, and hyaenids) or have not been studied in any great detail (e.g. herpestids, viverrids, and intrageneric relationships in the procyonids). Times of divergence throughout the tree were also estimated from 74 literature sources based on both fossil and molecular data. We use the phylogeny to show that some lineages within the Mustelinae and Canidae contain significantly more species than expected for their age, illustrating the tree's utility for studies of macroevolution. It will also provide a useful foundation for comparative and conservational studies involving the carnivores.

(Received June 2 1998)(Revised November 27 1998)(Accepted December 16 1998)
Address
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title (down)
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes Copyright c Cambridge Philosophical Society 1999 Document Type: English Approved no
Call Number SLN @ rana @ 371 Serial 739
Permanent link to this record