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Climate change-related threats to the Sicilian pond turtle

Adapted from Fig 1: Predicted habitat suitability for Emys trinacris

June 5, 2018

Climate change-related threats to the Sicilian pond turtle

The pond turtle Emys trinacris is an endangered endemic species of Sicily. In this study, researchers modelled the potential distribution of the species under current and future climatic conditions.

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June 12, 2018

Biofilms and antibiotic susceptibility of multidrug-resistant bacteria from wild animals

Carla Dias, Anabela Borges, Diana Oliveira, Antonio Martinez-Murcia, Maria José Saavedra, Manuel Simões

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.4974 PubMed 29910986

June 25, 2018

Disentangling the link between supplemental feeding, population density, and the prevalence of pathogens in urban stray cats

Jusun Hwang, Nicole L. Gottdenker, Dae-Hyun Oh, Ho-Woo Nam, Hang Lee, Myung-Sun Chun

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.4988 PubMed 29967720

June 20, 2018

Comparative health assessment of urban and non-urban free-ranging mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) in southeastern British Columbia, Canada

Amélie Mathieu, Mark Flint, Patrick M. Stent, Helen M. Schwantje, Thomas E. Wittum

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.4968 PubMed 29942678

June 14, 2018

Histology of 24 organs from Asian elephant calves (Elephas maximus)

Chatchote Thitaram, Pitchaya Matchimakul, Wanpitak Pongkan, Wasan Tangphokhanon, Raktham Maktrirat, Jaruwan Khonmee, Anucha Sathanawongs, Piyamat Kongtueng, Korakot Nganvongpanit

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.4947 PubMed 29915694

June 27, 2018

Mitochondrial diversity of Bulgarian native dogs suggests dual phylogenetic origin

Miroslav Marinov, Denitsa Teofanova, Dimitar Gadjev, Georgi Radoslavov, Peter Hristov

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.5060 PubMed 29967734

June 5, 2018

Hindering the illegal trade in dog and cat furs through a DNA-based protocol for species identification

Luisa Garofalo, Alessia Mariacher, Rita Fanelli, Rosario Fico, Rita Lorenzini

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.4902 PubMed 29888130