Carrion in Bomas: Multiple Observations of Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) Scavenging Events and Potential Causes in Managed Populations by Elizabeth Kennedy Overton, Robert S. Davis, Franck Prugnolle, Virginie Rougeron, Terry‐Lee Honiball, Olivia Sievert, Jan A. Venter

“…ABSTRACT Facultative scavenging can be observed across a large range of carnivorous mammals but is an uncommon behavioural trait in cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus). …”
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Dynamics of seasonal rabies incidence in animals in Azerbaijan by Ch. V. Aliyeva, Sh. K. Zeynalova

“…Rabies is endemic in Azerbaijan; wild carnivores, stray dogs and cats determining the natural type of rabies are considered the main source of infection in the Republic. …”
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A scoping review of evidence of naturally occurring Japanese encephalitis infection in vertebrate animals other than humans, ardeid birds and pigs. by Zoë A Levesque, Michael G Walsh, Cameron E Webb, Ruth N Zadoks, Victoria J Brookes

“…Direct evidence (virus, viral antigen or viral RNA) of JEV infection was identified in a variety of mammals and birds (not always identified to the species level), including bats, passerine birds (family Turdidae), livestock (cattle [Bos taurus] and a goat [Capra hircus]), carnivores (two meerkats [Suricata suricatta]), and one horse (Equus caballus). …”
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Comparison of growth, relative abundance, and diet of three sympatric Hemiandrus ground wētā (Orthoptera, Anostostomatidae) in a New Zealand Forest by Nyasha Chikwature, Mary Morgan-Richards, Jessica Vereijssen, Steven A. Trewick

“…‘disparalis’ were predominantly herbivores, while H. nox was primarily carnivorous, although plant matter constituted 20% of its diet. …”
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Anatomical variations in Eurasian wolf (Canis lupus lupus) (Carnivora: Canidae) of the salivary glands: A histological and histochemical investigation. by Joanna Klećkowska-Nawrot, Karolina Goździewska-Harłajczuk, Krzysztof Stegmann, Arkadiusz Dziech, Dariusz Łupicki, Gabriela Jędrszczyk, Igor Jucenco, Karolina Barszcz

“…The anatomical and histological similarities between the salivary glands of the oral cavity in captive and free-ranging wolves, compared to other terrestrial carnivores, provide valuable insights for veterinary treatments and understanding pathological conditions. …”
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Comparative effectiveness of liquid and freeze-dried vaccines for oral vaccination of dogs against rabies by Z. D. Yershebulov, A. T. Zhunushov, Zh. T. Amanova

“…Oral vaccines for wild carnivores contain live attenuated rabies viruses in liquid or freeze-dried form, which are packaged inside edible baits. …”
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Molecular and morphology identification of Squat lobster (Family Galatheidae) in Seribu Islands, Jakarta by Amanda Siregar Raissha, Putri Anggraini Nurlita, Restiana Endang Gelis Ester, Suryo Kusumo Bagus, Subhan Beginer, P Zamani Neviaty, Madduppa Hawis, Najwa Khalilah

“…Squat lobsters play a role in the food web of coral reef ecosystems as an important food source for carnivores. This study has the potential to provide insight into the function of dead coral in coral reef ecosystems and can broaden insights into marine biodiversity and also provide relevant data for the management and conservation of coral reef ecosystems.…”
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Mercury, Lead, and Cadmium in the Muscles of Five Fish Species from the Mechraâ-Hammadi Dam in Morocco and Health Risks for Their Consumers by Mohammed Mahjoub, Soufiane Fadlaoui, Mohammed El Maadoudi, Youssef Smiri

“…Therefore, reduced intake of carnivorous fishes should be promoted as part of a healthier diet.…”
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Spatial behavior of mesocarnivores living in seasonal ecosystems: A case study in arid landscapes in northern-central Chile by Darío Moreira-Arce, Pablo M. Vergara, Alex Oporto, Alberto J. Alaniz, Claudia Hidalgo-Corrotea, Alfredo H. Zúñiga, Alejo Gutiérrez, Sebastián Moreno, Daniela Araya, Simone Ciuti

“…Understanding the habitat selection and movement patterns of carnivores in arid landscapes requires an assessment of the spatiotemporal patterns of ephemeral resource-rich and climatically suitable sites. …”
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Lessons learnt from measures taken to prevent rabies introduction and spread into a long rabies free territory (case study of the Irkutsk Oblast) by I. V. Meltsov, A. M. Ablov, E. N. Shkolnikova, M. E. Koplik, P. A. Minchenko, T. V. Desyatova, I. D. Zarva, A. D. Botvinkin, A. Ye. Metlin

“…The paper demonstrates cartograms of fox and wolf population density along with designation of sites, where oral vaccination of wild carnivores was performed.…”
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Rancher viewpoint diversity in human–wildlife coexistence management: The case of jaguar–livestock interaction in the region of Calakmul, Mexico by Elías J. Gordillo‐Chávez, Claudia Villanueva‐García, Enrique Melo‐Guerrero, Mircea G. Hidalgo‐Mihart, Miguel Lizana‐Avia, Fernando Rodríguez‐López, Victor J. Colino‐Rabanal

“…Abstract Protected areas in Latin America are typically surrounded by ranching landscapes, where large carnivores such as the jaguar (Panthera onca), co‐habit with ranchers, which potentially causes negative interactions. …”
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Global meta‐analysis reveals the drivers of gut microbiome variation across vertebrates by Yong Xie, Songsong Xu, Yufei Xi, Zixin Li, Erwei Zuo, Kai Xing, Lijing Bai, Kui Li

“…Of note, the phylum Fusobacteria were enriched in carnivorous vertebrate gut while herbivorous vertebrate gut selectively increased the abundance of Verrucomicrobia. …”
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Hematologic and clinical chemistry reference intervals for six species of wild birds frequently rescued in the Republic of Korea by Myeongsu Kim, Myeongsu Kim, Zun Zun Wut Hmohn, Woochan Jang, Woochan Jang, Geonwoo Baek, Geonwoo Baek, Jae-Ik Han, Jae-Ik Han

“…One-way ANOVA was performed to compare hematologic and clinical chemistry parameters among species.ResultsThe total protein levels in carnivorous birds (Eurasian eagle owl, brown hawk-owl, and common kestrel) were significantly higher than those in omnivorous birds (Oriental turtle dove and domestic pigeon). …”
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Otodectes cynotis (Acari: Psoroptidae) infestations in Southern pudus (Pudu puda): In situ and ex situ data of an unexpected host-parasite record by Caroline Wilhelm, Edwin Kniha, Pamela Muñoz, Ángelo Espinoza, Laura Platner, Saskia Dreyer, Lisa Grund, Zoë Tess Lara Lindhorst, Ulrich Gärtner, Julia Walochnik, Anja Taubert, Dominik Fischer, Stephan Hering-Hagenbeck, Carlos Hermosilla, David Ebmer

“…Otodectes cynotis (Acari: Psoroptidae) constitutes an obligate, non-burrowing ectoparasite and causes otodectic mange primarily in domestic and wild carnivores. Only few studies have described this parasite in herbivore hosts so far. …”
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Mineral supplementation by artificial salt licks is comparatively effective as natural salt licks for Malaysian mammals by Nor Bazilah Razali, Mohammad Saiful Mansor, Farah Ayuni Farinordin, Mohd Izzat-Husna Ahmad Zaini, Siti Hajar Atiqah Razali, Pazil Abdul Patah, Shahril Mod Husin, Mohamed Shah Redza Hussein, Shukor Md Nor

“…Results Twenty-nine mammal species were identified across salt licks, with 16 species being salt lick users, including eight herbivorous, five frugivorous and three carnivorous mammals, most of which moved in groups and solitarily. …”
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SINE retrotransposons import polyadenylation signals to 3’UTRs in dog (Canis familiaris) by Jessica D. Choi, Lelani A. Del Pinto, Nathan B. Sutter

“…The genomes of the domestic dog and other carnivores carry hundreds of thousands of Can-SINEs, a tRNA-related SINE with transcription termination potential. …”
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Peculiarities of the clinical picture and diagnosis of dirofilariasis in the maxillofacial area: a series of cases from practice by Kh.A. Buniatian, Yu.V. Khotimska, I.V. Kovach, Yu.Yu. Yaroslavska, O.V. Bondarenko, R.S. Nazaryan

“…Dirofilariasis is a helminthiasis that occurs in carnivorous animals (dogs, cats, foxes, wolves, etc.) and less often in humans, although according to some authors it is believed that the number of infected animals approximately corresponds to the number of infected people. …”
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Caribbean Consortium for Research in Environmental and Occupational Health (CCREOH) Cohort Study: influences of complex environmental exposures on maternal and child health in Suri... by Antoon W Grünberg, William Hawkins, Wilco Zijlmans, Jeffrey Wickliffe, Ashna Hindori-Mohangoo, Sigrid MacDonald-Ottevanger, Paul Ouboter, Gwendolyn Landburg, John Codrington, Jimmy Roosblad, Gaitree Baldewsingh, Radha Ramjatan, Anisma Gokoel, Firoz Abdoel Wahid, Lissa Fortes Soares, Cecilia Alcala, Esther Boedhoe, Arti Shankar, Emily Harville, S S Drury, Hannah Covert, Maureen Lichtveld

“…Median hair Hg concentrations in women from Paramaribo (N=522) were 0.64 µg/g hair (IQRs 0.36–1.09; range 0.00–7.12), from Nickerie (N=176) 0.73 µg/g (IQR 0.45–1.05; range 0.00–5.79) and the interior (N=178) 3.48 µg/g (IQR 1.92–7.39; range 0.38–18.20). 96.1% of women ate fish, respective consumption of the three most consumed carnivorous species, Hoplias aimara, Serrasalmus rhombeus and Cichla ocellaris, known to have high Hg levels, was 44.4%, 19.3% and 26.3%, respectively, and was greater among the interior subcohort. 89% frequently consumed the vegetable tannia, samples of which showed presence of worldwide banned pesticides. 24.9% of pregnant women had Edinburgh Depression Scale scores indicative of probable depression.Future plans Fish consumption advisories are in development, especially relevant to interior women for whom fish consumption is likely to be the primary source of Hg exposure. …”
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Stochastic Modeling of Adaptive Trait Evolution in Phylogenetics: A Polynomial Regression and Approximate Bayesian Computation Approach by Dwueng-Chwuan Jhwueng, Chia-Hua Chang

“…We also plan to apply models to the empirical study using the two datasets: the longevity vs. fecundity in the Mediterranean nekton group, and the trophic niche breadth vs. body mass in carnivores in a European forest region.…”
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Application of artificial neural networks for predictive model of municipal solid waste collection in tourist cities by T. Kridakorn Na Ayutthaya, N. Jakrawatana, D. Rinchumphu, V. Owatsakul

“…The variance in microplastic content between the two organs did not reach statistical significance. Fish with carnivorous feeding habits demonstrated a higher average microplastic content when contrasted with those utilizing omnivorous and planktivorous feeding strategies. …”
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