| molecular characterization of hepatozoon spp. infection in endangered indian wild felids and canids. | hepatozoon species are parasites that infect a wide variety of domestic and wild animals. the objective of this study was to perform the molecular detection and characterization of hepatozoon spp. in asiatic lion, indian tiger, indian leopard, indian wild dog, indian domestic dog and cat based on partial 18s rrna gene sequences from hepatozoon spp. in the naturally infected animals. hepatozoon spp. could be detected in blood samples of 5 out of 9 asiatic lions, 2 out of 5 indian tigers, 2 out of ... | 2011 | 22154254 |
| leopard in a tea-cup: a study of leopard habitat-use and human-leopard interactions in north-eastern india. | there is increasing evidence of the importance of multi-use landscapes for the conservation of large carnivores. however, when carnivore ranges overlap with high density of humans, there are often serious conservation challenges. this is especially true in countries like india where loss of peoples' lives and property to large wildlife are not uncommon. the leopard (panthera pardus) is a large felid that is widespread in india, often sharing landscapes with high human densities. in order to unde ... | 2017 | 28493999 |
| prevalence and determinants of stereotypic behaviours and physiological stress among tigers and leopards in indian zoos. | india's charismatic wildlife species are facing immense pressure from anthropogenic-induced environmental perturbations. zoos play a major role in the conservation of threatened species, but their adaptation in captivity is posing a major challenge globally. stress from inadequate adaptation could lead to suppression of cognitive functioning and increased display of stereotypic behaviour. it is thus necessary to measure biological traits like behaviour, stress physiology, and contextual factors ... | 2017 | 28414723 |