Aspects of the Biology and Culture of the Butterfly Fish, <i>Pantodon buchholzi</i>; A Potential Aquarium Fish in Nigeria by A.T. Ibim, J.O. Ike

“…They require optimum water conditions of 25-27oC, pH of 6.5 -7.0, and hardness of 8-12. The adults are carnivorous, surface hunters, while the juveniles are passive insectivores that prefer live foods, but can be lured into eating fish feed over time. …”
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Feeding habits of mudskipper fish (Priopthalmus argentiliniatus) in the mangrove ecosystem on The Northern Coast of Aceh by Dewiyanti Irma, Salsabilla Sarah

“…The mudskipper fishes inhabit in mangrove ecosystem of the north Mangrove coast of Aceh are categorized as carnivorous fish.…”
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Model for sustainable carbon emission reduction energy development and smart grid technology strategy by Kangli Xiang, Keren Chen, Simin Chen, Wanqing Chen, Jinyu Chen

“…The model used the carbon trading mechanism to further reduce carbon emissions and the carnivorous plant algorithm to optimize the scheduling strategy. …”
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Species distribution modelling and landscape connectivity as tools to inform management and conservation for the critically endangered Himalayan brown bear (Ursus arctos isabellinu... by Tosif Fida, Alireza Mohammadi, Kamran Almasieh, Luciano Bosso, Shams Ud Din, Urwah Shamas, Muhammad Ali Nawaz, Muhammad Kabir

“…The main cause of the global threat to large carnivore populations living in high-altitude areas is human pressure. …”
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Comparison of different methods for identification of meat species in meat products by Yusuf Özşensoy, Seyda Şahin

“…None of the samples were detected as positive for pig, horse and carnivore (cat) meats by all three methods.<p> <b>Conclusions:</b> Besides three methods used being compatible with each other, the PCR method was found more sensitive. …”
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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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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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New records of the golden jackal (Canis aureus L.) in the upper Soča valley, Slovenia by Miha Mihelič, Miha Krofel

“…During the present study we gathered information through interviews with local hunters and other residents and conducted a basic questionnaire on their opinion about this expanding carnivore. In addition, we performed monitoring of jackals with the use of acoustic playback method, photo-traps and searching for footprints and other signs of jackal presence. …”
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Estimated baseline density of a spotted hyaena population in a post-war landscape by Willem D. Briers-Louw, Tamar A. Kendon, Matthew S. Rogan, Alison J. Leslie, Drew Bantlin, Emma Evers, David Gaynor, Peter Lindsey, João Almeida, Vincent N. Naude

“…We recommend long-term monitoring of this and other carnivore populations in post-war landscapes to ascertain demographic trends and implement effective conservation interventions for population recovery.…”
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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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Species diversity and catch per unit effort of fish in a perturbed tropical lake, Ibadan, Nigeria by Adedolapo A. Ayoade, Omotolani M. Owolabi, Omolayo T. Patience, Oluwatobi R. Adeduntan, Praise Kujooro

“…The mean CPUE increased from 9.55 ± 1.67 kg·kW day−1 in 2019 to 38.07 ± 30.89 kg·kW day−1 in 2021 and declined to 6.44 ± 3.02 kg·kW day−1 in 2023. The forage /carnivore ratio was 0.70 in 2019, 0.35 in 2021, and 54 in 2023 by number indicating an imbalance in the fish population. …”
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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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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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Behind the lenses: Biases in the contribution of wildlife photography to biodiversity representation by Héctor Ruiz‐Villar, Ana Morales‐González, Jon Morant

“…The top 10 ranking species included charismatic carnivore species. Our results showed that the jury's choice offered a more diverse representation of biodiversity than the people's choice, and the winning photographs showcased fewer taxonomic groups than the non‐winning pictures. …”
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Habitat associations of six‐lined racerunners in longleaf pine managed with a short fire rotation for northern bobwhites by Isaiah W. Samek, Steven J. Price, Theron M. Terhune II, Darin J. McNeil

“…Although bobwhite management in these systems is mostly synonymous with longleaf pine restoration, additional conservation practices aimed at game birds (promoting fallow fields, supplemental feeding, meso‐carnivore control, cross sectional mowing, etc.) might affect the extent to which squamates benefit from habitat management. …”
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Insights on the effect of mega-carcass abundance on the population dynamics of a facultative scavenger predator and its prey by Sidous, Mellina, Cubaynes, Sarah, Gimenez, Olivier, Drouet-Hoguet, Nolwenn, Dray, Stéphane, Bollache, Loïc, Madhlamoto, Daphine, Ngwenya, Nobesuthu Adelaide, Fritz, Hervé, Valeix, Marion

“…We used the semi-natural experimental opportunity in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, where contrasted management measures (culling and artificial supply of water) have led to fluctuations in elephant carrion abundance, to identify the consequences of facultative scavenging on the population dynamics of a large mammalian carnivore, the spotted hyaena (Crocuta crocuta), and its prey. …”
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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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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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