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View article: Unghosting the Sardinian wildcat: morphological and molecular characterization of a vanishing felid
Unghosting the Sardinian wildcat: morphological and molecular characterization of a vanishing felid Open
The Sardinian wildcat (Felis silvestris lybica) belongs to a felid North-African lineage that reached the Mediterranean island in Neolithic times. While numerous studies have been conducted on the European wildcat (Felis silvestris silvest…
View article: Where do <i>Gyps fulvus</i> (Griffon Vulture) feed? Combining biologging with socioeconomic analysis can guide sustainable ecotourism development
Where do <i>Gyps fulvus</i> (Griffon Vulture) feed? Combining biologging with socioeconomic analysis can guide sustainable ecotourism development Open
Ecotourism supports Old World vulture conservation and raises public awareness of their ecological role. Traditional vulture-watching activities are often based at hides near supplementary feeding stations, where vultures predictably gathe…
View article: Lead concentrations in wild boar from Sardinia: analysis of food safety concerns
Lead concentrations in wild boar from Sardinia: analysis of food safety concerns Open
A multitude of pathways within human food chains have been affected by the presence of lead (Pb) which has highly negative consequences on animal and human health. Numerous sources contribute to Pb exposure, and the use of Pb ammunition is…
View article: Different sources of wind turbine data produce sharp differences in collision risk estimates for foraging vultures
Different sources of wind turbine data produce sharp differences in collision risk estimates for foraging vultures Open
Multiple studies assessed the collision risk of different vulture species with wind turbines. However, they relied on different sources of wind turbine data, and the effect of this data heterogeneity, on the estimated collision risk and th…
View article: Canine Distemper Virus in Sardinia, Italy: Detection and Phylogenetic Analysis in Foxes
Canine Distemper Virus in Sardinia, Italy: Detection and Phylogenetic Analysis in Foxes Open
Canine distemper virus (CDV) is the etiological agent of a highly prevalent viral infectious disease of carnivores, which could seriously lead to a threat to the conservation of the affected species worldwide [...]
View article: Epidemiological survey of gastrointestinal helminths and protozoa in Testudines from Sardinia, Italy
Epidemiological survey of gastrointestinal helminths and protozoa in Testudines from Sardinia, Italy Open
The order Testudines comprises some of the most endangered groups of vertebrates. Under specific circumstances, infectious and parasitic diseases may affect the survival and fecundity of these animals, potentially threatening Testudines po…
View article: Movements of translocated Griffon Vultures (<i>Gyps fulvus</i>) from Sardinia to Corsica call for the transboundary management of an expanding vulture population
Movements of translocated Griffon Vultures (<i>Gyps fulvus</i>) from Sardinia to Corsica call for the transboundary management of an expanding vulture population Open
The conservation of Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus), the most abundant and widespread vulture in Europe, has been the focus of two LIFE project in Sardinia, that foresaw, among other actions, the release of individuals to increase population…
View article: Quantifying the regulation and cultural ecosystem services associated with Griffon Vultures <i>Gyps fulvus</i> in Sardinia, Italy
Quantifying the regulation and cultural ecosystem services associated with Griffon Vultures <i>Gyps fulvus</i> in Sardinia, Italy Open
Summary In the Anthropocene, recognising nature’s role in human well-being is pivotal for biodiversity conservation. Despite their significance, knowledge gaps persist regarding ecosystem services, even for well-studied species like vultur…
View article: Non-invasive Assay for Measurement of Fecal Triiodothyronine (T3) Metabolite Levels in European Mouflon (Ovis aries musimon)
Non-invasive Assay for Measurement of Fecal Triiodothyronine (T3) Metabolite Levels in European Mouflon (Ovis aries musimon) Open
Thyroid hormones (THs) are important indicators of metabolism and animal health. Traditionally, they have been determined from blood or urine samples. However, as their collection may be stressful and requires ethical approval, alternative…
View article: Feed Preference, Daily Intake, and Laying Performance of Captive-Born Sardinian Partridges (Alectoris barbara barbara Bonnaterre, 1790) Offered Whole Defrosted Mealworms (Tenebrio molitor L., 1758) as Raw Feed Material with Diet
Feed Preference, Daily Intake, and Laying Performance of Captive-Born Sardinian Partridges (Alectoris barbara barbara Bonnaterre, 1790) Offered Whole Defrosted Mealworms (Tenebrio molitor L., 1758) as Raw Feed Material with Diet Open
The competence to locate natural feeding sources is one of the main limiting factors for survival in the wild, especially for captive-born birds. Therefore, environmental enrichment through the diet can be strategic before their release in…
View article: Excreta quality and digestive function of singly versus couple caged Sardinian partridges (<i>Alectoris barbara barbara</i> Bonnaterre, 1790) as non‐invasive indicators of birds’ coping ability to forced pairing
Excreta quality and digestive function of singly versus couple caged Sardinian partridges (<i>Alectoris barbara barbara</i> Bonnaterre, 1790) as non‐invasive indicators of birds’ coping ability to forced pairing Open
The Sardinian partridge is a monogamous wild bird species of least concern according to IUCN list at present, though formerly accounted among threatened species for decades. The creation of couples is crucial in captivity, because forced p…
View article: Correlation between wing bone microstructure and different flight styles: The case of the griffon vulture (<i>gyps fulvus</i>) and greater flamingo (<i>phoenicopterus roseus</i>)
Correlation between wing bone microstructure and different flight styles: The case of the griffon vulture (<i>gyps fulvus</i>) and greater flamingo (<i>phoenicopterus roseus</i>) Open
Flying is the main means of locomotion for most avian species, and it requires a series of adaptations of the skeleton and of feather distribution on the wing. Flight type is directly associated with the mechanical constraints during fligh…
View article: Assessment of Cortisol and DHEA Concentrations in Griffon Vulture (<i>Gyps fulvus</i>) Feathers to Evaluate its Allostatic Load
Assessment of Cortisol and DHEA Concentrations in Griffon Vulture (<i>Gyps fulvus</i>) Feathers to Evaluate its Allostatic Load Open
The use of a non-invasive approach to collect biological samples from natural populations represents a great means of gathering information while avoiding handling animals. Even if corticosterone is the main glucocorticoid investigated in …
View article: Surveillance and control of African Swine Fever in free‐ranging pigs in Sardinia
Surveillance and control of African Swine Fever in free‐ranging pigs in Sardinia Open
African swine fever (ASF) is a notifiable infectious disease, caused by the ASF virus (ASFV), which is a DNA virus belonging to the family Asfarviridae, genus Asfivirus. This disease has gained importance in the last decade after its sprea…
View article: ASSESSMENT OF CORTISOL AND DHEA CONCENTRATIONS IN THE GRIFFON VULTURE (Gyps fulvus) FEATHERS TO EVALUATE ITS HEALTH CONDITION
ASSESSMENT OF CORTISOL AND DHEA CONCENTRATIONS IN THE GRIFFON VULTURE (Gyps fulvus) FEATHERS TO EVALUATE ITS HEALTH CONDITION Open
During their life, birds face several challenges which can threaten the stability of physiological functions. These situations typically trigger a cascade of endocrine secretions involving the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis, and…