| otodectic otoacariasis in free-ranging eurasian lynx in sweden. | an infestation with otodectes cynotis, the ear mite of cats and dogs, was observed in three free-ranging eurasian lynx (lynx lynx) killed in sweden. the ear canals were obstructed by waxy secretions and exfoliated epithelium. histologically, there were hyperkeratosis and acanthosis, and the epithelial surface was overlained by hyperkeratotic and parakeratotic crusts with mites, mite detritus and cerumen. in the subcutis there was a slight to moderate infiltration of lymphocytes and macrophages. ... | 2001 | 11504239 |
| notoedric and sarcoptic mange in free-ranging lynx from switzerland. | between march and december 1999, five free-ranging lynx (lynx lynx) affected by mange were found dead or shot by game wardens in the swiss alps. in the first two cases, notoedres cati was isolated from the skin; in the third and fourth case, sarcoptes scabiei was the cause of the infection; and in the fifth case, a mixed infection was diagnosed. red foxes (vulpes vulpes) affected with sarcoptic mange and domestic cats infested with n. cati are likely to be the sources of infection. it seems impr ... | 2002 | 11838224 |
| associations between trichinella species and host species in finland. | examination of 627 wild animals--raccoon dogs (nyctereutes procyonoides), red foxes (vulpes vulpes), european lynxes (lynx lynx), brown bears (ursus arctos), wolves (canis lupus), and badgers (meles meles)--revealed trichinella spp. the prevalence varied according to geographical region of finland (north; southwest, sw; and southeast, se) and was the highest among lynxes (70%, sw). the risk of trichinellosis was higher in the se (odds ratio, or, 19.4) and sw regions (or 14.3), as compared with t ... | 2002 | 12053985 |
| phylogenetic and phylogeographic analysis of iberian lynx populations. | the iberian lynx (lynx pardinus), one of the world's most endangered cat species, is vulnerable due to habitat loss, increased fragmentation of populations, and precipitous demographic reductions. an understanding of iberian lynx evolutionary history is necessary to develop rational management plans for the species. our objectives were to assess iberian lynx genetic diversity at three evolutionary timescales. first we analyzed mitochondrial dna (mtdna) sequence variation to position the iberian ... | 2004 | 14757726 |
| seroprevalence of antibodies to toxoplasma gondii in lynx (lynx canadensis) and bobcats (lynx rufus) from québec, canada. | the seroprevalence of antibodies to toxoplasma gondii was investigated in trapped lynx (lynx canadensis) and bobcats (lynx rufus) from québec, canada. forty-seven of 106 (44%) lynx and 4 of 10 (40%) bobcats had positive titers for t. gondii (> or = 25) by means of the modified agglutination test incorporating mercaptoethanol and formalin-fixed tachyzoites. seroprevalence was significantly higher (p < 0.0001) in adult lynx than in juvenile lynx. the presence of antibodies to t. gondii in lynx and ... | 2001 | 11695397 |
| bovine tuberculosis (mycobacterium bovis) in wildlife in spain. | mycobacterium bovis infection in wildlife and feral species is a potential source of infection for livestock and a threat to protected and endangered species. the aim of this study was to identify spanish wild animal species infected with m. bovis through bacteriological culture and spacer oligonucleotide typing (spoligotyping) of isolates for epidemiological purposes. this study included samples from red deer (cervus elaphus), fallow deer (dama dama), wild boar (sus scrofa), iberian lynx (lynx ... | 2004 | 15184440 |
| home range size and choice of management strategy for lynx in scandinavia. | annual and seasonal home ranges were calculated for 47 eurasian lynx in four scandinavian study sites (two in sweden and two in norway). the observed home ranges were the largest reported for the species, with study site averages ranging from 600 to 1,400 km2 for resident males and from 300 to 800 km2 for resident females. when home range sizes were compared to the size of protected areas (national parks and nature reserves) in scandinavia, it was concluded that very few protected areas containe ... | 2001 | 11393321 |
| tuberculosis in an iberian lynx (lynx pardina). | | 2001 | 11327650 |
| serologic survey for toxoplasma gondii in lynx from interior alaska. | two hundred fifty-five lynx (felis lynx) carcasses were collected from trappers in interior alaska (usa). serosanguinous fluids were collected from the chest cavity of each carcass. these fluids were tested for evidence of exposure to toxoplasma gondii by means of a modified agglutination test using formalin fixed tachyzoites and mercaptoethanol. thirty-nine of the samples had titers greater than or equal to the threshold (> or = 25). antibody prevalence differed between areas, and was directly ... | 2001 | 11272502 |
| borna disease in a free-ranging lynx (lynx lynx). | a free-ranging lynx (lynx lynx) was shot because of its abnormal behavior. histopathological examination revealed a nonsuppurative meningoencephalitis. in situ hybridization, immunohistochemistry, and reverse transcriptase pcr analysis showed the presence of borna disease virus infection in the brain. to our knowledge, this is the first confirmed case of borna disease in a large felid. | 2000 | 10921984 |
| bovine tuberculosis and the endangered iberian lynx. | we report the first case of bovine tuberculosis in a free-living iberian lynx (lynx pardina), an extremely endangered feline, from doñana national park in spain. the isolate (mycobacterium bovis) correlates by molecular characterization with other isolates from wild ungulates in the park, strongly suggesting an epidemiologic link. mycobacterium bovis infects many animal species, with wild and free-ranging domestic ungulates being the main reservoirs in nature (1). | 2000 | 10756155 |
| epizootiologic investigations of selected infectious disease agents in free-ranging eurasian lynx from sweden. | serum samples from 106 eurasian lynx (lynx lynx) from across sweden, found dead or shot by hunters in 1993-99, were investigated for presence of antibodies to feline parvovirus (fpv), feline coronavirus, feline calicivirus, feline herpesvirus, feline immunodeficiency virus, francisella tularensis, and anaplasma phagocytophila, and for feline leukemia virus antigen. in addition, tissue samples from 22 lynx submitted in 1999 were analyzed by real-time polymerase chain reaction (pcr) to detect nucl ... | 2005 | 15827211 |
| bovine tuberculosis in a free ranging red fox (vulpes vulpes) from doñana national park (spain). | during 1997 and 1998, a survey of iberian carnivores was conducted to study the epidemiology of bovine tuberculosis in the doñana national park and surrounding areas in southwestern spain. post-mortem examinations were done on seven red foxes (vulpes vulpes), two egyptian mongoose (herpestes ichneumon), one weasel (mustela nivalis), two genets (genetta genetta), one iberian lynx (lynx pardinus), one eurasian badger (meles meles), and two polecats (mustela putorius). lesions suggestive of bovine ... | 2005 | 16107680 |
| pupil shapes and lens optics in the eyes of terrestrial vertebrates. | animal eyes that are primarily used under low-light conditions usually have optical systems of short depth of focus, such that chromatic defocus may lead to considerable blurring of the images. in some vertebrates, the problem is solved by multifocal lenses having concentric zones of different focal lengths, each of which focuses a different relevant spectral range onto the retina. a partially constricted circular pupil would shade the peripheral zones of the lens, leading to the loss of well-fo ... | 2006 | 16354774 |
| seroprevalences of antibodies to neospora caninum and toxoplasma gondii in zoo animals. | neospora caninum is an apicomplexan parasite that causes neuromuscular disease in dogs and abortions in cattle. little is known about the prevalence of antibodies to this parasite in zoo animals. sera from 556 animals, from 13 czech and slovak zoos were tested for antibodies to n. caninum and toxoplasma gondii by indirect fluorescent antibody test. antibodies to n. caninum were found in 31 of 556 zoo animals (5.6%), representing 18 of 114 species tested: eurasian wolf (canis lupus lupus), maned ... | 2006 | 16387445 |
| first report of an intraerythrocytic small piroplasm in wild iberian lynx (lynx pardinus). | a wild injured iberian lynx (lynx pardinus) was taken from the sierra morena population. during the health check small intraerythrocytic piroplasms, morphologically indistinguishable from other feline piroplasms, were observed in wright-giemsa-stained blood films. amplification by polymerase chain reaction of a portion of the 18s nuclear small subunit (nss) rrna gene and sequencing revealed similarity of the unknown organism with sequences obtained from pallas's cat from mongolia and from a dome ... | 2005 | 16456175 |
| antibodies against orthopoxviruses in wild carnivores from fennoscandia. | two hundred and three sera obtained in 1993-96 from red foxes (vulpes vulpes), lynx (lynx lynx), brown bears (ursus arctos) and wolverines (gulo gulo) in fennoscandia (norway, sweden, and finland) were examined for the presence of anti-orthopoxvirus antibodies by a competition enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (elisa). high prevalences were found for the red foxes in norway (7/62, 11%) and finland (7/14, 50%). while only one of 73 (1%) lynx from finland had anti-orthopoxvirus antibodies, a high ... | 1998 | 9706553 |
| epidemiology of trichinellosis in lynx in finland. | three hundred and twenty seven european lynx (lynx lynx) were examined for trichinella sp. larvae using the muscle digestion method. the animals were of both sexes, various ages, and collected between 1989 and 1994 in different locations in finland. forty percent of them (132) were found to be infected. infection was overdispersed, so that the majority of infected lynx only harboured small amounts of larvae, while a minority had higher densities of infection, but never significantly exceeding 40 ... | 1998 | 9639901 |
| independent variation of retinal s and m cone photoreceptor topographies: a survey of four families of mammals. | in mammals, cone photoreceptor subtypes are thought to establish topographies that reflect the species-relevant properties of the visual environment. middle- to long-wavelength-sensitive (m) cones are the dominant population and in most species they form an area centralis at the visual axis. short-wavelength-sensitive (s) cone topographies do not always match this pattern. we here correlate the interrelationship of s and m cone topographies in representatives of several mammalian orders with dif ... | 2006 | 16961976 |
| salmonella arizonae sepsis in a lynx. | a 4.5-wk-old lynx (felis lynx) was presented for necropsy with a history of poor growth, mild diarrhea, anemia, and lethargy. the liver was enlarged and had a 7 mm long fracture that resulted in severe intraabdominal hemorrhage and death. microscopic lesions were indicative of severe ulcerative cystitis and septicemia. pure cultures of salmonella arizonae were isolated from the liver, kidney, and spleen. based on differences in the chronicity of inflammation in the urinary bladder versus other o ... | 1997 | 9391983 |
| isolation and characterisation of an aujeszky's disease virus naturally infecting a wild boar (sus scrofa). | isolation of aujeszky's disease virus (adv) from an injured, female wild boar (sus scrofa), shot dead by hunters, in an area adjacent to the abruzzo national park is reported. the brain was submitted for attempted virus isolation following episodes of mortality in several dogs and cats fed with meat from the wild boar. virus was isolated on first passage from the brain of the wild boar. the restriction fragment length polymorphism profile of the isolate was assessed as a type i. the role of stre ... | 1997 | 9220606 |
| [the recognition by european lynxes (lynx lynx, felidae, carnivora) through urinary odor signals of the species, sex and age of conspecific, familiar and unfamiliar individuals]. | the informative importance of urinary odors, which has virtually not been studied in the wild felidae, was evaluated in european lynxes kept in captivity. the behavior of lynxes during examination of urine samples was described. the frequency and duration of all reactions were recorded: smelling, flehmen, and rubbing on urine. significant differences in the reactions to the urine samples were most frequent as concerns the duration of smelling. sexually mature recipient lynxes distinguished the s ... | 1996 | 9004897 |
| prevalence of trichinella nativa in lynx (felis lynx) from alaska, 1988-1993. | lynx (felis lynx) carcasses were collected during the 1989 to 1990 through 1992 to 1993 trapping seasons in alaska (usa). seven areas were represented. tongue samples were removed from 1,065 carcasses. specimens were examined for the presence of trichinella nativa larvae by means of enzymatic digestion. overall prevalence was 21%. both prevalence and number of larvae per gram of host tissue were directly related to age of the host. age-specific prevalence ranged from 4% for kittens up to 59% for ... | 1995 | 8592350 |
| multihormonal pancreatic endocrine tumor in a european lynx (lynx lynx). | | 1995 | 7725607 |
| [studies on a senile female swamp lynx (lynx rupelli brandt) with special reference to the endocrine organs]. | | 1967 | 4298890 |
| the visual acuity of the lynx. | visual evoked potentials were recorded from the occipital scalp of two anaesthetized lynx (lynx europea) in response to alternating gratings of various spatial frequencies and contrasts. the visual acuity of the lynx was found to be around 5-6 c/deg, i.e. very close to the visual acuity of the cat and by far inferior to human acuity. | 1990 | 2339506 |
| outbreak of mycobacterium bovis infection in a wild animal park. | an outbreak of tuberculosis due to mycobacterium bovis occurred in a wild animal park. three pot-bellied pigs (sus scrofa vittatus), one red deer (cervus elaphus), one buffalo (bison bonasus) and two european lynxes (lynx lynx) were affected and showed clinical signs including weight loss, enlarged lymph nodes and paralysis of the hindlimbs. postmortem examinations revealed multifocal granulomatous lesions in various organs, including the lymph nodes, lungs, intestines, kidneys and the central n ... | 2007 | 17766809 |
| mortality transmitters--new instrument for animal loss research on norwegian ranges. | in 1988, 315 lambs from 4 sheep (ovis aries) herds comprised of 1003 animals were marked with silent mortality transmitters in gammeldalen in hedmark county, southern norway. the aim was to identify causes of death and the so-called "hidden loss" of lambs on summer range. a total of 22 animals, 19 lambs and 3 ewes were found dead. of these, 18 lambs were marked with radio transmitters. a total of 10 animals died of disease (45.5%) and 12 were killed by predators (54.5%). of the 18 radio-located ... | 1991 | 1818501 |
| carnivora: the primary structure of the major hemoglobin component from adult european lynx (lynx lynx, felidae). | the complete primary structure of the major hemoglobin component from the adult european lynx (lynx lynx) is presented. presence of two hemoglobin components and three chains, beta a, beta b, and alpha, identified by gel electrophoresis. the purification of the globin chains achieved by ion-exchange chromatography. the globin chains were digested with trypsin. the peptide generated were purified by reversed-phase hplc. sequencing of the native chains up to 42 cycles and of the tryptic peptides w ... | 1992 | 1515033 |
| sarcoptic mange in swedish wildlife. | mange caused by sarcoptes scabiei var. vulpes appeared among red foxes (vulpes vulpes) in scandinavia (south-west finland) for the first time in this century in 1967. the disease was most probably introduced by foxes crossing the gulf of finland from estonia. the mange epizootic spread northwards through finland and reached sweden in late 1975, when mangy foxes appeared in the northern part of the country. in 1984, mange was observed in most parts of sweden. the disease was observed to spread ra ... | 1992 | 1305857 |
| chemotherapy of helminthiasis among wild mammals. i. lungworm infection of felis (lynx) canadensis (kerr). | lungworm infection of canada lynx, felis (lynx) canadensis, presumably due to troglostrongylus wilsoni (nematoda: metastrongylidae), was successfully cured with the use of mebendazole. | 1975 | 1163397 |
| adult-onset hypothyroidism in a lynx (lynx canadensis). | a 19-yr-old female lynx (lynx canadensis) presented for an acute onset of anorexia and reluctance to move. physical examination, radiography, hematology, and serum biochemistry revealed evidence of renal failure, presumptive uremic gastritis, chronic intervertebral disk disease at t13-l1, and markedly low serum levels of total thyroxine (1.54 nmol/l) and total triixodothyronine (0.55 nmol/l). twenty-five hours after its original presentation, the lynx exhibited horizontal nystagmus, which has be ... | 2003 | 14582793 |
| toxoplasma gondii antibodies in exotic wild felids from brazilian zoos. | serum samples from 37 captive exotic felids in 12 zoos from six brazilian states were assayed for antibodies to toxoplasma gondii by the modified agglutination test using formalin-fixed whole tachyzoites. titers greater than or equal to 1:20 were considered positive. antibodies to t. gondii were found in 24 of 37 (64.9%) felids, including one european lynx (lynx lynx), two jungle cats (felis chaus), two servals (leptailurus serval), two tigers (panthera tigris), three leopards (panthera pardus), ... | 2001 | 12785684 |
| serologic survey for viral and bacterial infections in western populations of canada lynx (lynx canadensis). | a serologic survey for exposure to pathogens in canada lynx (lynx canadensis) in western north america was conducted. samples from 215 lynx from six study areas were tested for antibodies to feline parvovirus (fpv), feline coronavirus, canine distemper virus, feline calicivirus, feline herpesvirus, yersinia pestis, and francisella tularensis. a subset of samples was tested for feline immunodeficiency virus; all were negative. for all other pathogens, evidence for exposure was found in at least o ... | 2002 | 12528455 |
| disease threats to the endangered iberian lynx (lynx pardinus). | the iberian lynx, (lynx pardinus), is the most endangered felid in the world. to determine whether sympatric carnivores are reservoirs of pathogens posing a disease risk for the lynx, evidence of exposure to 17 viral, bacterial and protozoan agents was investigated in 176 carnivores comprising 26 free-living lynx, 53 domestic cats, 28 dogs, 33 red foxes (vulpes vulpes), 24 egyptian mongooses (herpestes ichneumon), 10 common genets (genetta genetta) and 2 eurasian badgers (meles meles) in the are ... | 2009 | 18555712 |
| neospora caninum antibodies in wild carnivores from spain. | serum samples from 251 wild carnivores from different regions of spain were tested for antibodies to neospora caninum by the commercial competitive screening enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (c-elisa) and confirmed by neospora agglutination test (nat) and/or by indirect fluorescent antibody test (ifat). samples with antibodies detected by at least two serological tests were considered seropositive. antibodies to n. caninum were found in 3.2% of 95 red foxes (vulpes vulpes); in 21.4% of 28 wolve ... | 2008 | 18556128 |
| epidemiology of ancylostoma spp. in the endangered iberian lynx (lynx pardinus) in the doñana national park, south-west spain. | the epidemiology of ancylostoma spp. was studied in the endangered iberian lynx (lynx pardinus) in the doñana national park, south-west spain. faecal samples were collected throughout a complete annual cycle (august 1997 to september 1998). the overall egg prevalence of ancylostoma spp. was 57.8%. the pattern of abundance of ancylostoma spp. eggs in faeces was overdispersed. juvenile lynx demonstrated a statistically higher prevalence and abundance of ancylostoma spp. than in adults. these level ... | 2004 | 15153291 |
| red fox and tick-borne encephalitis (tbe) in humans: can predators influence public health? | analysing datasets from hunting statistics and human cases of tick-borne encephalitis (tbe), we found a positive correlation between the number of human tbe cases and the number of red fox (vulpes vulpes). time lags were also present, indicating that high numbers of red fox in 1 y translated into high numbers of human tbe cases the following y. results for smaller predators were mixed and inconsistent. hares and grouse showed negative correlations with human tbe cases, suggesting that they might ... | 2008 | 18584542 |
| radiocaesium in lynx in relation to ground deposition and diet. | the european lynx (lynx lynx) might be expected to have a high intake of radiocaesium in the parts of sweden where the main prey of the lynx, namely reindeer and roe deer, have high activity concentrations of radiocaesium because of high ground deposition. we have measured (137)cs in muscle samples from 733 lynx during 1996-2003. the aim was to quantify the extent to which radiocaesium is transferred from fallout deposition to lynx, to test whether the transfer was higher in areas where there ar ... | 2004 | 15221315 |
| neutralization bone-plating repair of a fractured radius and ulna in a lynx. a case report. | the article describes a case of radius/ulna fracture in a lynx, felix (lynx) lynx. osteosynthesis was performed using a combination of a dog bone plate at ulna and medullary pins in radius. the special anatomical features of the radius and ulna of the lynx determined the choice of surgical technique. | 1981 | 7322877 |
| helminth fauna of eurasian lynx (lynx lynx) in estonia. | thirty-seven carcasses of eurasian lynx (lynx lynx) collected and examined in estonia during 1999-2001 had helminths. parasites identified and their prevalence included diphyllobothrium latum (5%), taenia pisiformis (100%), taenia laticollis (41%), taenia hydatigena (3%), taenia taeniaeformis (3%), toxocara cati (68%), and trichinella spp. (22%). the only significant relationships (p < or = 0.05) between occurrence of helminths and host age and sex were a greater number of t. pisiformis and t. l ... | 2004 | 15362842 |
| trichinella pseudospiralis foci in sweden. | in sweden, the prevalence of trichinella infection in domestic pigs has greatly decreased since the 1970s, with no reports in the past 4 years. however, infected wild animals continue to be found. the objective of the present study was to identify the species of trichinella present in animals of sweden, so as to contribute to the knowledge on the distribution area and hosts useful for the prevention and control of this zoonosis. in the period 1985-2003, trichinella larvae were detected in the mu ... | 2004 | 15482889 |
| concentrations of 137cs in lynx (lynx lynx) in relation to prey choice. | concentrations of (137)cs were determined in 747 lynxes killed in norway during the period 1986-2001. highly variable (137)cs concentrations and aggregated transfer coefficient values were observed, probably caused by variable (137)cs concentrations in prey and the lynx's extensive home ranges and roaming distances. adult lynxes had higher (137)cs concentrations than sub-adults, and lynxes killed in regions with extensive reindeer grazing areas were more contaminated than others. a model with (1 ... | 2005 | 15653191 |
| histopathological and immunohistochemical findings in lymphoid tissues of the endangered iberian lynx (lynx pardinus). | the iberian lynx (lynx pardinus) is the most threatened wild feline in the world. little is known about the diseases and pathology that affect this animal. the aim of this study was to evaluate the histopathological status of the peripheral lymphoid tissues and thymus of iberian lynxes necropsied between 1998 and 2003. seventeen animals including females (n=8) and males (n=9), age range of 10 months to 16 years, with different causes of death were histopathologically and immunohistochemically (a ... | 2006 | 16624407 |
| serological survey of toxoplasma gondii infection in free-ranging eurasian lynx (lynx lynx) from sweden. | to investigate the prevalence of toxoplasma gondii infection in free-ranging eurasian lynx (lynx lynx) in sweden, serosanguinous fluids and feces were collected from 207 carcasses of lynx killed or found dead from 1996 to 1998. sera were tested for antibodies against t. gondii by the direct agglutination test, and 156 (75.4%) of the sera tested positive at antibody titers>or=40. antibody prevalence was significantly lower in lynx originating from the northern parts of sweden than in lynx from th ... | 2006 | 16699164 |
| landscape evaluation in conservation: molecular sampling and habitat modeling for the iberian lynx. | conservation of endangered species requires comprehensive understanding of their distribution and habitat requirements, in order to implement better management strategies. unfortunately, this understanding is often difficult to gather at the short term required by rapidly declining populations of many rare vertebrates. we present a spatial habitat modeling approach that integrates a molecular technique for species detection with landscape information to assess habitat requirements of a criticall ... | 2006 | 16827001 |
| plague as a mortality factor in canada lynx (lynx canadensis) reintroduced to colorado. | as part of a species recovery program, 129 canada lynx (lynx canadensis) originating from british columbia, the yukon, manitoba, and quebec, canada, and alaska, usa, were reintroduced to southwestern colorado, usa, from 1999 to 2003. of 52 lynx mortalities documented by october 2003, six lynx, including a female and her 5-mo-old kitten, had evidence of yersinia pestis infection as determined by fluorescent antibody test and/or culture. postmortem findings in these lynx were characterized by pneu ... | 2006 | 17092896 |
| canine distemper virus-associated encephalitis in free-living lynx (lynx canadensis) and bobcats (lynx rufus) of eastern canada. | between 1993 and 1999, encephalitis caused by morbillivirus was diagnosed by immunohistochemistry and histology in six lynx (lynx canadensis) and one bobcat (lynx rufus) in the eastern canadian provinces of new brunswick and nova scotia. five of the six cases in lynx occurred within an 11-mo period in 1996-97. a second bobcat with encephalitis caused by unidentified protozoa and a nematode larva also had immunohistochemical evidence of neurologic infection by morbillivirus. the virus was identif ... | 2009 | 19617471 |
| antibodies to mycobacterium bovis in wild carnivores from doñana national park (spain). | we conducted a retrospective serologic survey for antibodies against the mpb70 protein of mycobacterium bovis in wild carnivores from doñana national park (southwestern spain). serum samples from 118 red foxes (vulpes vulpes), 39 iberian lynx (lynx pardinus), 31 eurasian badgers (meles meles), five egyptian mongoose (herpestes ichneumon), four european genet (genetta genetta), and one eurasian otter (lutra lutra) were analyzed using an indirect competitive enzyme-linked immunoassay. antibodies a ... | 2006 | 17092907 |
| worldwide occurrence of feline hemoplasma infections in wild felid species. | while hemoplasma infections in domestic cats are well studied, almost no information is available on their occurrence in wild felids. the aims of the present study were to investigate wild felid species as possible reservoirs of feline hemoplasmas and the molecular characterization of the hemoplasma isolates. blood samples from the following 257 wild felids were analyzed: 35 iberian lynxes from spain, 36 eurasian lynxes from switzerland, 31 european wildcats from france, 45 lions from tanzania, ... | 2007 | 17301277 |
| carnivore-caused livestock mortality in trans-himalaya. | the loss of livestock to wild predators is an important livelihood concern among trans-himalayan pastoralists. because of the remoteness and inaccessibility of the region, few studies have been carried out to quantify livestock depredation by wild predators. in the present study, we assessed the intensity of livestock depredation by snow leopard uncia uncia, tibetan wolf canis lupus chanku, and eurasian lynx lynx l. isabellina in three villages, namely gya, rumtse, and sasoma, within the propose ... | 2007 | 17318699 |
| factors affecting seroprevalence of toxoplasma gondii in the endangered iberian lynx (lynx pardinus). | wild felids are considered important in maintaining the sylvatic cycle of toxoplasma gondii. although, t. gondii antibodies have been reported in several species of wild felids, little is known of the epidemiology and risk factors associated with t. gondii infection in wild cats. the iberian lynx (lynx pardinus) is the most endangered felid species in the world. in the present study, seroprevalence and associated risk factors for t. gondii infection in a large population of iberian lynx in spain ... | 2010 | 19879052 |
| prevalence of infection and 18s rrna gene sequences of cytauxzoon species in iberian lynx (lynx pardinus) in spain. | the iberian lynx (lynx pardinus) is the most endangered felid in the world. only about 160 individuals remain in 2 separate metapopulations in southern spain (sierra morena and doñana). we obtained blood samples of 20 lynxes captured from 2004 to 2006, and determined the prevalence of infection and genetic diversity of cytauxzoon spp. using 18s rrna pcr and sequence analysis. prevalence of infection was 15% (3 of 20). cytauxzoon sp. was only detected in sierra morena. for phylogenetic analysis, ... | 2007 | 17326847 |
| detection and identification of bartonella sp. in fleas from carnivorous mammals in andalusia, spain. | a total of 559 fleas representing four species (pulex irritans, ctenocephalides felis, ctenocephalides canis and spilopsyllus cuniculi) collected on carnivores (five iberian lynx lynx pardinus, six european wildcat felis silvestris, 10 common genet genetta genetta, three eurasian badger meles meles, 22 red fox vulpes vulpes, 87 dogs and 23 cats) in andalusia, southern spain, were distributed in 156 pools of monospecific flea from each carnivore, and tested for bartonella infection in an assay ba ... | 2009 | 19941605 |
| hematology, serum chemistry, and body mass of free-ranging and captive canada lynx in minnesota. | baseline blood chemistry data could be particularly valuable if reference values from free-ranging populations of rare or endangered species are not available. the canada lynx (lynx canadensis) is listed as threatened under the endangered species act in the conterminous united states, even though the species is managed as a furbearer in alaska and in most provinces of canada. body mass, blood chemistry, and hematologic data for free-ranging lynx were collected from 2003 to 2007 and for captive l ... | 2010 | 20090014 |
| the first record of aelurostrongylus abstrusus (angistrongylidae: nematoda) in eurasian lynx (lynx lynx l.) from poland based on fecal analysis. | material: thirty eight fecal samples of eurasian lynx (lynx lynx l.) collected in białowieza primeval forest (e poland) in years 2001-2004 were analysed. results: the presence of aelurostrongylus abstrusus (l1) larvae was evidenced by use of decantation and flotation methods. the general prevalence of the infection recorded during the study was 21.1%, whereas mean intensity was 11,5 (1-33 larvae per sample). to our knowledge, this is the first case of aelurostrongylus abstrusus recorded in euroa ... | 2006 | 17432626 |
| interacting effects of climate change, landscape conversion, and harvest on carnivore populations at the range margin: marten and lynx in the northern appalachians. | assessing the effects of climate change on threatened species requires moving beyond simple bioclimatic models to models that incorporate interactions among climatic trends, landscape change, environmental stochasticity, and species life history. populations of marten (martes americana) and lynx (lynx canadensis) in southeastern canada and the northeastern united states represent peninsular extensions of boreal ranges and illustrate the potential impact of these threats on semi-isolated populati ... | 2007 | 17650258 |
| seroprevalence of toxoplasma gondii antibodies in wild carnivores from spain. | serum samples from 282 wild carnivores from different regions of spain were tested for antibodies to toxoplasma gondii by the modified agglutination test using a cut-off value of 1:25. antibodies to t. gondii were found in 22 of 27 (81.5%) of iberian lynx (lynx pardinus), 3 of 6 european wildcats (felis silvestris), 66 of 102 (64.7%) red foxes (vulpes vulpes), 15 of 32 (46.9%) wolves (canis lupus), 26 of 37 (70.3%) eurasian badgers (meles meles), 17 of 20 (85.0%) stone martens (martes foina), 4 ... | 2007 | 17689869 |
| ectoparasites of the endangered iberian lynx lynx pardinus and sympatric wild and domestic carnivores in spain. | ectoparasites can cause important skin disorders in animals and can also transmit pathogens. the iberian lynx lynx pardinus has been stated to be the most endangered felid in the world and such vector-borne pathogens may threaten its survival. we surveyed 98 wild carnivores (26 iberian lynxes, 34 red foxes vulpes vulpes, 24 egyptian mongooses herpestes ichneumon, 11 common genets genetta genetta, two eurasian badgers meles meles, one polecat mustela putorius) and 75 domestic but free-ranging car ... | 2007 | 17897365 |
| [early sibling aggression in mammals and its hormonal correlates]. | early sibling aggression is a widespread phenomenon in birds. ornithologists distinguish species with "obligate" and "facultative" siblicide. sibling aggression was described in some mammal species: the domestic pig (sus scrofa), the spotted hyena (crocuta crocuta), the eurasian lynx (lynx lynx), and the iberian lynx (l. par-dinus). in all of them, sibling aggression corresponds well with the "facultative" siblicide model in birds. sibling aggression was observed at the age of 36-64 days in both ... | 2007 | 17944114 |
| oral papillomatosis in canada lynx (lynx canadensis). | we observed 11 cases of oral papillomatosis among 48 free-ranging canada lynx (lynx canadensis) that had been shipped to colorado for translocation purposes. lesions were 1-3 mm, multifocal, nonpigmented sessile masses and occurred on the ventral lingual surface. adverse clinical signs were not observed. six of the 11 cases resolved and the remainder appeared to be self-limiting when affected animals were examined <or=4 mo later. new cases did not develop in previously unaffected lynx while in c ... | 2007 | 17984270 |
| levels of heavy metals and metalloids in critically endangered iberian lynx and other wild carnivores from southern spain. | the iberian lynx (lynx pardinus) is the most endangered felid in the world with a wild population which probably stands at less than 200 individuals inhabiting two areas in southern spain (doñana and sierra morena) that are known to have been contaminated by heavy metals and metalloids due to a long history of mining activities. this contamination may pose a threat to long term conservation efforts and hence, the concentrations of seven elements (as, se, cd, zn, cu, pb, hg) were determined in th ... | 2008 | 18455757 |
| detection of feline leukemia virus in the endangered iberian lynx (lynx pardinus). | feline retroviruses are rarely reported in lynx species. twenty-one iberian lynx (lynx pardinus) blood and tissue samples collected from doñana national park and los villares (sierra morena) in southern spain during 1993-2003 were analyzed by polymerase chain reaction to amplify nucleic acids from feline retroviruses. six samples were positive for feline leukemia virus (felv), but no samples tested positive for feline immunodeficiency virus. the blast analysis indicated that 5 of the 6 sequences ... | 2008 | 18460634 |
| coprological study on helminth fauna in eurasian lynx (lynx lynx) from the białowieza primeval forest in eastern poland. | one hundred fecal samples were collected during research on eurasian lynx ecology and food habits in the polish part of the białowieza primeval forest (bpf) from 2001 to 2006. seventy-three percent of samples contained eggs or larvae of helminths. a total of 10 species of helminths was identified, including 3 cestoda (diphyllobothrium latum, spirometra janickii, and unidentified species of taeniidae), 1 trematoda (alaria alata), and 6 nematoda (aelurostrongylus abstrusus, ancylostoma tubaeforme, ... | 2008 | 18576790 |
| key role of european rabbits in the conservation of the western mediterranean basin hotspot. | the mediterranean basin is a global hotspot of biodiversity. hotspots are said to be experiencing a major loss of habitat, but an added risk could be the decline of some species having a special role in ecological relationships of the system. we reviewed the role of european rabbits (oryctolagus cuniculus) as a keystone species in the iberian peninsula portion of the mediterranean hotspot. rabbits conspicuously alter plant species composition and vegetation structure through grazing and seed dis ... | 2008 | 18680504 |
| detection of gastric helicobacter species in free-ranging lynx (lynx lynx) and red foxes (vulpes vulpes) in sweden. | specimens of gastric mucosa and liver of 25 free-ranging eurasian lynx (lynx lynx), and four red foxes (vulpes vulpes) shot in sweden during 1999-2000, were investigated for the presence of helicobacter species. histopathology, bacteriologic culture and urease test, helicobacter genus-specific 16s rdna pcr analysis, and dna sequence analysis were applied. numerous helicobacter-like organisms were observed histologically in the gastric mucosa of one fox. helicobacter spp. were detected in the sto ... | 2008 | 18689656 |
| leptospirosis in wild and domestic carnivores in natural areas in andalusia, spain. | leptospirosis is a zoonosis that affects humans, domestic animals, and wildlife. carnivores are at the top of the feeding chain, thus being exposed to pathogens through their preys. from june 2004 to april 2007, we analyzed for evidences of contact with 14 serovars of leptospira interrogans sensu lato serum (analyzed by indirect microscopic agglutination test) and urine or kidney samples (analyzed by microscopic observation, immunostaining and culture) collected from 201 wild and domestic carniv ... | 2009 | 18973450 |
| determination of serum biochemical reference intervals for the iberian lynx (lynx pardinus). | biochemical reference intervals were determined for 31 clinically healthy iberian lynxes (lynx pardinus) between 1 and 6 years of age. thirteen of the lynxes were wild-caught and the other 18 were captive-reared animals. the samples were collected between november 2004 and december 2006. the influence of sex (males vs. females), age (juveniles vs. adults) and habitat condition (free-living vs. captive) on the biochemical analytes were evaluated. serum albumin concentrations were significantly hi ... | 2010 | 19071043 |
| parvovirus infection in a eurasian lynx (lynx lynx) and in a european wildcat (felis silvestris silvestris). | a eurasian lynx and a european wildcat from the same wildlife park were submitted for necropsy examination after sudden death and after death following a clinical history of lethargy, respectively. neither animal had been vaccinated against feline parvovirus (feline panleukopenia virus). feral domestic cats were widespread in the area of the wildlife park and a number of these animals that had been captured had recently died from parvovirus infection. gross and microscopical findings in the two ... | 2009 | 19135211 |
| [felines: an alternative in genetic toxicology studies?]. | the micronuclei (mn) test carry out in peripheral blood is fast, simple, economic and it is used to detect genotoxic environmental agents. mn are fragments of chromosomes or complete chromosomes remaining in the cytoplasm after cell division, which increase when organisms are exposed to genotoxic agents. therefore, species with the highest values of spontaneous micronucleated erythrocytes (mne) are the most suitable to be potentials biomonitor of micronucleogenic agents, using a drop of blood. n ... | 2008 | 19256458 |
| feline leukemia virus and other pathogens as important threats to the survival of the critically endangered iberian lynx (lynx pardinus). | background: the iberian lynx (lynx pardinus) is considered the most endangered felid species in the world. in order to save this species, the spanish authorities implemented a captive breeding program recruiting lynxes from the wild. in this context, a retrospective survey on prevalence of selected feline pathogens in free-ranging lynxes was initiated. methodology/ principal findings: we systematically analyzed the prevalence and importance of seven viral, one protozoan (cytauxzoon felis), and s ... | 2009 | 19270739 |
| habitat differentiation within the large-carnivore community of norway's multiple-use landscapes. | the re-establishment of large carnivores in norway has led to increased conflicts and the adoption of regional zoning for these predators. when planning the future distribution of large carnivores, it is important to consider details of their potential habitat tolerances and strength of inter-specific differentiation. we studied differentiation in habitat and kill sites within the large-carnivore community of south-eastern norway.we compared habitat selection of the brown bear ursus arctos l., e ... | 2008 | 19330031 |
| conservation genetics of nordic carnivores: lessons from zoos. | this paper summarizes results from genetic studies of nordic carnivore populations bred in captivity. the conservation genetic implications of those results for the management of wild populations of the same species are discussed. inbreeding depression has been documented in the brown bear (ursus arctos), wolf (canis lupus), and lynx (lynx lynx) populations held in nordic zoos. the characters negatively affected by inbreeding include litter size (brown bear and wolf), longevity (lynx and wolf), ... | 1999 | 10509137 |
| dna reveals high dispersal synchronizing the population dynamics of canada lynx. | population dynamics of canada lynx (lynx canadensis) have been of interest to ecologists for nearly sixty years. two competing hypotheses concerning lynx population dynamics and large-scale spatial synchrony are currently debated. the first suggests that dispersal is substantial among lynx populations, and the second proposes that lynx at the periphery of their range exist in small, isolated patches that maintain cycle synchrony via correlation with extrinsic environmental factors. resolving the ... | 2002 | 11823858 |
| snow conditions may create an invisible barrier for lynx. | the dynamics of canadian lynx (lynx canadensis) abundance are geographically structured according to the influence of large-scale climatic regimes. here we demonstrate that this structuring matches zones of differential snow conditions, in particular surface hardness, as determined by the frequency of winter warm spells. through a modified functional response curve, we show that various features of the snow may influence lynx interaction with its main prey species, the snowshoe hare (lepus ameri ... | 2004 | 15249676 |
| climate, season, and social status modulate the functional response of an efficient stalking predator: the eurasian lynx. | 1. predation plays a major role in shaping the structure and dynamics of ecological communities, and the functional response of a predator is of crucial importance to the dynamics of any predator-prey system by linking the trophic levels. for large mammals, there is a dearth of field studies documenting functional responses, and observations at low prey density are particularly scarce. furthermore, there is a lack of understanding about how variables such as season, social status and climate mod ... | 2009 | 19486380 |
| changes in the geographical distribution and abundance of the tick ixodes ricinus during the past 30 years in sweden. | abstract: background: ixodes ricinus is the main vector in europe of human-pathogenic lyme borreliosis (lb) spirochaetes, the tick-borne encephalitis virus (tbev) and other pathogens of humans and domesticated mammals. the results of a previous 1994 questionnaire, directed at people living in central and north sweden (svealand and norrland) and aiming to gather information about tick exposure for humans and domestic animals, suggested that ixodes ricinus ticks had become more widespread in cent ... | 2012 | 22233771 |
| assessment of semen quality, sperm cryopreservation and heterologous ivf in the critically endangered iberian lynx (lynx pardinus). | semen traits and factors affecting sperm cryopreservation were assessed in the iberian lynx (lynx pardinus), a species regarded as the most endangered felid in the world. for cryopreservation, semen was washed, resuspended in a tes-tris-based diluent (test) or a tris-based diluent (biladyl), both with 20% egg yolk and 4% glycerol, loaded into straws, cooled to 5 degrees c using an automated programmable system and frozen on nitrogen vapour. heterologous ivf of in vitro-matured domestic cat oocyt ... | 2009 | 19698289 |
| reproductive traits in captive and free-ranging males of the critically endangered iberian lynx (lynx pardinus). | the iberian lynx (lynx pardinus) is the most endangered felid in the world. adequate genetic management of in situ and ex situ populations, and linkage between both, require knowledge on male reproductive biology and factors influencing it. we examined the influence of age, free-ranging versus captive conditions and seasonality on phenotypic, endocrine and semen traits, and links between reproductive traits and male fertility. males had relatively small testes, produced low sperm numbers, a low ... | 2010 | 19736256 |
| patterns of lynx predation at the interface between protected areas and multi-use landscapes in central europe. | in central europe, protected areas are too small to ensure survival of populations of large carnivores. in the surrounding areas, these species are often persecuted due to competition with game hunters. therefore, understanding how predation intensity varies spatio-temporally across areas with different levels of protection is fundamental. we investigated the predation patterns of eurasian lynx (lynx lynx) on roe deer (capreolus capreolus) and red deer (cervus elaphus) in both protected areas an ... | 2015 | 26379142 |
| non cat-like ovarian cycle in the eurasian and the iberian lynx - ultrasonographical and endocrinological analysis. | the iberian lynx is considered the most endangered felid species. therefore, an ex situ conservation program was initiated to protect this species from extinction. additional knowledge on lynx reproduction biology and reliable methods for reproductive monitoring are important for developing a captive breeding program. the aim of this study in lynx was to implement transrectal ultrasonography to visualize ovarian structures (follicles, corpora lutea) and to assess ovarian activity in addition to ... | 2009 | 19754543 |
| feline leukemia virus infection: a threat for the survival of the critically endangered iberian lynx (lynx pardinus). | the iberian lynx (lynx pardinus) is considered the most endangered felid species in the world. to date, less than 200 animals remain in the wild. low numbers and genetic uniformity may contribute to render this species particularly susceptible to infectious diseases. different pathogens have been identified in iberian lynxes; including several feline bacterial and viral agents. within a 6-month period starting in december 2006, 12 lynxes living in the northern part of the doñana area were found ... | 2010 | 19896221 |
| sustainably harvesting a large carnivore? development of eurasian lynx populations in norway during 160 years of shifting policy. | the management of large carnivores in multi-use landscapes is always controversial, and managers need to balance a wide range of competing interests. hunter harvest is often used to limit population size and distribution but is proving to be both controversial and technically challenging. eurasian lynx (lynx lynx) are currently managed as a game species in norway. we describe an adaptive management approach where quota setting is based on an annual census and chart the population development thr ... | 2010 | 20213233 |
| top predators, mesopredators and their prey: interference ecosystems along bioclimatic productivity gradients. | 1. the mesopredator release hypothesis (mrh) suggests that top predator suppression of mesopredators is a key ecosystem function with cascading impacts on herbivore prey, but it remains to be shown that this top-down cascade impacts the large-scale structure of ecosystems. 2. the exploitation ecosystems hypothesis (eeh) predicts that regional ecosystem structures are determined by top-down exploitation and bottom-up productivity. in contrast to mrh, eeh assumes that interference among predators ... | 2010 | 20337755 |
| importance of canine distemper virus (cdv) infection in free-ranging iberian lynxes (lynx pardinus). | canine distemper virus (cdv) is a morbillivirus that is the etiological agent of one of the most important viral diseases affecting canids and an expanding range of other carnivores. using real-time rt-pcr, cdv rna was detected in organs of an iberian lynx (lynx pardinus) found dead in the doñana national park, southwestern andalusia, spain. this finding may be of great importance for the conservation of the species; at present the iberian lynx is the most critically endangered wild felid. the a ... | 2010 | 20570061 |
| transversus abdominis plane block for exploratory laparotomy in a canadian lynx (lynx canadensis). | the transversus abdominis plane (tap) block is an innovative regional anesthetic technique using local anesthetic that is gaining popularity in the analgesic management of human patients undergoing abdominal surgery. needle placement in the tap block is within the facial plane between the internal oblique and transversus abdominis muscles and involves the abdominal and thoracic nerves. successful blockade generally involves spinal nerves t10-l1 and may induce sensory blockade as far cranially as ... | 2010 | 20597230 |
| helminth parasites of the endangered iberian lynx (lynx pardinus) and sympatric carnivores. | five critically endangered iberian lynxes (lynx pardinus) and 35 other sympatric carnivores (19 feral cats felis catus, 12 egyptian mongooses herpestes ichneumon, and 4 common genets genetta genetta) were analysed for helminths in sierra morena and doñana area (southern spain). ancylostoma tubaeforme, which was believed to be harmful for lynx cubs according to a previous study, was present in the only lynx and in 53% of cats analysed in doñana (80% in adult cats). other species shared in both ar ... | 2007 | 18021466 |
| geographical gradients in diet affect population dynamics of canada lynx. | geographical gradients in the stability of cyclic populations of herbivores and their predators may relate to the degree of specialization of predators. however, such changes are usually associated with transition from specialist to generalist predator species, rather than from geographical variation in dietary breadth of specialist predators. canada lynx (lynx canadensis) and snowshoe hare (lepus americanus) populations undergo cyclic fluctuations in northern parts of their range, but cycles ar ... | 2007 | 18051641 |
| tooth resorption in the swedish eurasion lynx (lynx lynx). | the etiology of tooth resorption in the domestic cat remains unknown. the high prevalence and progressive nature of the disease complicates defining healthy control groups. in order to evaluate the possible influence of various life style changes on the prevalence of tooth resorption, healthy control groups are a prerequisite. this paper presents a prevalence study for tooth resorption in a free-ranging wild felidae population. skulls from 46 free-ranging eurasian lynx (lynx lynx) were examined. ... | 2010 | 21322429 |
| helminth parasites in faecal samples from the endangered iberian lynx (lynx pardinus). | the iberian lynx is the most endangered felid in the world. enteropathogens may threaten its survival, and therefore we analysed faecal samples from 66 different individuals (37 males and 29 females), the largest population representation studied to date. the samples were obtained from november 2005 to october 2008 in the two areas where the iberian lynx survives: sierra morena and doñana (andalusia, southern spain). a total of 56.1% samples were parasitized with at least 6 species of helminths, ... | 2011 | 21349643 |
| orthopoxvirus dna in eurasian lynx, sweden. | cowpox virus, which has been used to protect humans against smallpox but may cause severe disease in immunocompromised persons, has reemerged in humans, domestic cats, and other animal species in europe. orthopoxvirus (opv) dna was detected in tissues (lung, kidney, spleen) in 24 (9%) of 263 free-ranging eurasian lynx (lynx lynx) from sweden. thymidine kinase gene amplicon sequences (339 bp) from 21 lynx were all identical to those from cowpox virus isolated from a person in norway and phylogene ... | 2011 | 21470451 |
| polymorphism of cag repeats in androgen receptor of carnivores. | androgen effect is mediated by the androgen receptor (ar). the polymorphism of cag triplet repeat (polycag), in the n-terminal transactivation domain of the ar protein, has been involved either in endocrine or neurological disorders in human. we obtained partial sequence of ar exon 1 in 10 carnivore species. in most carnivore species, polyglutamine length polymorphism presented in all three cag repeat regions of ar, in contrast, only cag-i site polymorphism presented in primate species, and cag- ... | 2011 | 21643744 |
| molecular evidence of shared hookworm ancylostoma tubaeforme haplotypes between the critically endangered iberian lynx and sympatric domestic cats. | hookworms of the genus ancylostoma are the most pathogenic parasites of young cats, and a. tubaeforme may cause morbidity or mortality in young individuals of the most endangered felid species in the world, the iberian lynx (lynx pardinus). since the transmission of monoxenous parasites is related to host density and remaining lynx populations are currently very small, the presence of reservoir hosts may be necessary for the maintenance of the hookworm life-cycle, the domestic cat being the most ... | 2011 | 22136770 |
| chromosomal rearrangements and karyotype evolution in carnivores revealed by chromosome painting. | chromosomal evolution in carnivores has been revisited extensively using cross-species chromosome painting. painting probes derived from flow-sorted chromosomes of the domestic dog, which has one of the most rearranged karyotypes in mammals and the highest dipoid number (2n=78) in carnivores, are a powerful tool in detecting both evolutionary intra- and inter-chromosomal rearrangements. however, only a few comparative maps have been established between dog and other non-canidae species. here, we ... | 2012 | 22086079 |
| using pgfm (13,14-dihydro-15-keto-prostaglandin f2α) as a non-invasive pregnancy marker for felids. | understanding the complex endocrine interactions that control reproduction in felids is essential for captive breeding management. the most important demand is a quick and reliable pregnancy diagnosis. however, the occurrence of pseudopregnancies in felids complicates matters. we investigated whether the fecal prostaglandin metabolite (pgfm) recently suggested for pregnancy diagnosis in the lynx is suitable for all felid species. we found that increased levels of pgfm during the last trimester i ... | 2011 | 22192399 |
| trace elements in tissues of wild carnivores and omnivores in croatia. | the differences in metal exposure (as, cd, cu, pb and hg) in the muscle, liver and kidney tissues of brown bears (ursus arctos), grey wolfs (canis lupus), eurasian lynxs (lynx lynx), eurasian badgers (meles meles) and pine martens (martes martes) from croatia were observed. the highest mean cd levels were found in kidney and liver of eurasian badger (3.05 and 0.537 mg/kg). the highest cu concentrations (mg/kg) measured in liver tissue were obtained in order: eurasian badger (15.2) > brown bear ( ... | 2011 | 22037661 |
| assessment of a recombinant f1-v fusion protein vaccine intended to protect canada lynx (lynx canadensis) from plague. | as part of an ongoing restoration program in colorado, usa, we evaluated adverse reactions and seroconversion in captive canada lynx (lynx canadensis) after vaccination with a recombinant f1-v fusion protein vaccine against yersinia pestis, the bacterium that causes plague. ten adult female lynx received the f1-v vaccine; 10 source- and age-matched lynx remained unvaccinated as controls. all of the vaccinated and control lynx remained apparently healthy throughout the confinement period. we obse ... | 2011 | 22102659 |
| predicting the potential demographic impact of predators on their prey: a comparative analysis of two carnivore-ungulate systems in scandinavia. | 1. understanding the role of predation in shaping the dynamics of animal communities is a fundamental issue in ecological research. nevertheless, the complex nature of predator-prey interactions often prevents researchers from modelling them explicitly. 2. by using periodic leslie-usher matrices and a simulation approach together with parameters obtained from long-term field projects, we reconstructed the underlying mechanisms of predator-prey demographic interactions and compared the dynamics o ... | 2011 | 22077484 |
| Levels of organochlorine pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls in the critically endangered Iberian lynx and other sympatric carnivores in Spain. | Accumulation of organochlorine compounds is well studied in aquatic food chains whereas little information is available from terrestrial food chains. This study presents data of organochlorine levels in tissue and plasma samples of 15 critically endangered Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) and other 55 wild carnivores belonging to five species from three natural areas of Spain (Doñana National Park, Sierra Morena and Lozoya River) and explores their relationship with species diet. The Iberian lynx, w ... | 2011 | 22099537 |
| pseudorabies virus infection (aujeszky's disease) in an iberian lynx (lynx pardinus) in spain: a case report. | the only natural hosts of pseudorabies virus (prv) are members of the family suidae (sus scrofa scrofa). in species other than suids infection is normally fatal. in these mammals, including carnivores, prv typically causes serious neurologic disease. the endangered iberian lynx (lynx pardinus) is a wild feline endemic to south-western europe (iberian peninsula). the iberian lynx was found to be the world's most endangered felid species in 2002. in wild felines, prv infection has only been previo ... | 2017 | 28056966 |