Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS) induced by Candida krusei in an Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea) and confirmed by electron microscopy analysis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mmcr.2018.04.002
Abstract: A young female Aldabra giant tortoise (Adabrachelys gigantea) was presented with anorexia, ataxia, severe constipation and bloating. Analysis revealed liver disease and collected biopsy diagnosed Candida krusei infection. Despite Itraconazole treatment, the tortoise got worse… read more here.
Keywords: aldabra giant; giant tortoise; candida krusei; microscopy ... See more keywords
Chromosome-level genome assembly for the Aldabra giant tortoise enables insights into the genetic health of a threatened population
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DOI: 10.1101/2022.04.20.488802
Abstract: The Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea) is one of only two giant tortoise species left in the world. The species is endemic to Aldabra Atoll in Seychelles and is considered vulnerable due to its limited… read more here.
Keywords: genome; giant tortoise; population; chromosome level ... See more keywords
Population genomics through time provides insights into the consequences of decline and rapid demographic recovery through head‐starting in a Galapagos giant tortoise
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DOI: 10.1111/eva.12682
Abstract: Population genetic theory related to the consequences of rapid population decline is well‐developed, but there are very few empirical studies where sampling was conducted before and after a known bottleneck event. Such knowledge is of… read more here.
Keywords: head starting; giant tortoise; pinz giant; tortoise ... See more keywords
MANAGEMENT OF PODODERMATITIS WITH AN ORTHOTIC BOOT IN A SOUTHERN ISABELA GIANT TORTOISE (CHELONOIDIS VICINA)
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DOI: 10.1638/2016-0185.1
Abstract: Abstract A 62-yr-old male Southern Isabela giant tortoise (Chelonoidis vicina) had a 1-yr history of chronic, reoccurring pododermatitis on the palmar surface of the left forelimb. Aggressive wound management was instituted and included surgical debridement,… read more here.
Keywords: giant tortoise; southern isabela; management; orthotic boot ... See more keywords