Population growth and status of california sea lions
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DOI: 10.1002/jwmg.21405
Abstract: The California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) population in the United States has increased steadily since the early 1970s. TheMarineMammal Protection Act of 1972 (MMPA) established criteria for management of marine mammals based on the concept… read more here.
Keywords: status; population growth; sea; california sea ... See more keywords
Neisseria zalophi sp. nov., isolated from oral cavity of California sea lions (Zalophus californianus)
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DOI: 10.1007/s00203-018-1499-x
Abstract: Three independent strains of Neisseria sp. were isolated from the oral cavity of California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) that were admitted to The Marine Mammal Center facilities in California, USA. The strains were isolated from… read more here.
Keywords: isolated oral; lions zalophus; california sea; cavity california ... See more keywords
Domoic acid in California sea lion fetal fluids indicates continuous exposure to a neuroteratogen poses risks to mammals.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.hal.2018.06.003
Abstract: Domoic acid (DA) is a neuroexcitotoxic amino acid that is naturally produced by some species of marine diatoms during harmful algal blooms (HABs). The toxin is transferred through the food web from plantivorous fish and… read more here.
Keywords: continuous exposure; exposure; domoic acid; california sea ... See more keywords
Proteomic Analysis of Urine from California Sea Lions ( Zalophus californianus): A Resource for Urinary Biomarker Discovery.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.8b00416
Abstract: Urinary markers for the assessment of kidney diseases in wild animals are limited, in part, due to the lack of urinary proteome data, especially for marine mammals. One of the most prevalent kidney diseases in… read more here.
Keywords: sea; zalophus californianus; lions zalophus; california sea ... See more keywords
Effects of inhalational anesthesia on blood gases and pH in California sea lions
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DOI: 10.1111/mms.12388
Abstract: Despite the widespread use of inhalational anesthesia with spontaneous ventilation in many studies of otariid pinnipeds, the effects and risks of anesthetic-induced respiratory depression on blood gas and pH regulation are unknown in these animals.… read more here.
Keywords: sea; california sea; blood; sea lions ... See more keywords
Age- and sex-specific survival of California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) at San Miguel Island, California
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DOI: 10.1111/mms.12427
Abstract: We conducted a mark-recapture study of California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) using pups branded on San Miguel Island, California, from 1987 to 2014, and annual resightings from 1990 to 2015. We used the Burnham model… read more here.
Keywords: california; age; california sea; sea lions ... See more keywords
Accuracy and precision of age determination using growth layer groups for California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) with known ages.
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DOI: 10.1111/mms.12605
Abstract: Age determination from counts of growth layer groups (GLGs) in tooth dentine is a common method for aging marine mammals. Using known-aged animals, we validated this method for acid etched teeth of California sea lions… read more here.
Keywords: growth layer; sea lions; layer groups; age ... See more keywords
No evidence for clonal transmission of urogenital carcinoma in California sea lions ( Zalophus californianus)
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DOI: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.11483.1
Abstract: Urogenital carcinoma is a highly metastatic cancer affecting California sea lions ( Zalophus californianus). The disease has high prevalence amongst stranded animals, and is one of the most commonly observed cancers in wildlife. The genital… read more here.
Keywords: carcinoma; lions zalophus; california sea; urogenital carcinoma ... See more keywords
Climatic anomaly affects the immune competence of California sea lions
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0179359
Abstract: The past decades have been characterized by a growing number of climatic anomalies. As these anomalies tend to occur suddenly and unexpectedly, it is often difficult to procure empirical evidence of their effects on natural… read more here.
Keywords: competence california; sea; immune competence; california sea ... See more keywords
Do marine reserves increase prey for California sea lions and Pacific harbor seals?
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0218651
Abstract: Community marine reserves are geographical areas closed to fishing activities, implemented and enforced by the same fishermen that fish around them. Their main objective is to recover commercial stocks of fish and invertebrates. While marine… read more here.
Keywords: marine reserves; california sea; pacific harbor; prey ... See more keywords
PAROTID CARCINOMA IN A FREE-RANGING CALIFORNIA SEA LION (ZALOPHUS CALIFORNIANUS)
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DOI: 10.1638/2017-0130.1
Abstract: Abstract A free-ranging juvenile California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) stranded on the coast of Vancouver, British Columbia, with signs of lethargy and emaciation in April 2016. An asymmetrical skull with a prominent superficial cervical lymph… read more here.
Keywords: california; california sea; parotid; sea lion ... See more keywords