Nutritional composition of the diet of the western gorilla (Gorilla gorilla): Interspecific variation in diet quality
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DOI: 10.1002/ajp.23044
Abstract: To meet nutritional needs, primates adjust their diets in response to local habitat differences, though whether these dietary modifications translate to changes in dietary nutrient intake is unknown. A previous study of two populations of… read more here.
Keywords: quality; variation; intake; gorilla ... See more keywords
The complex Y‐chromosomal history of gorillas
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DOI: 10.1002/ajp.23363
Abstract: Studies of the evolutionary relationships among gorilla populations using autosomal and mitochondrial sequences suggest that male‐mediated gene flow may have been important in the past, but data on the Y‐chromosomal relationships among the gorilla subspecies… read more here.
Keywords: history gorillas; beringei; gorilla; chromosomal history ... See more keywords
Impact of alternating overnight housing conditions on welfare measures in a bachelor group of western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)
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DOI: 10.1002/ajp.23443
Abstract: Spatial parameters and design of overnight housing spaces can have significant influences on both nocturnal and diurnal behaviors of western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) in captivity. This is especially true for bachelor groups, as… read more here.
Keywords: housing; western lowland; overnight housing; group ... See more keywords
Brief communication: Maximum ingested bite size in captive western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla).
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DOI: 10.1002/ajpa.23995
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Previously, we found that maximum ingested bite size (Vb ), the largest piece of food an animal can consume without biting it into smaller pieces first, isometrically scales relative to body size in strepsirrhines… read more here.
Keywords: ingested bite; maximum ingested; gorilla; size ... See more keywords
Gorilla calcaneal morphological variation and ecological divergence.
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DOI: 10.1002/ajpa.24135
Abstract: OBJECTIVES The primate foot has been extensively investigated because of its role in weight-bearing; however, the calcaneus has been relatively understudied. Here we examine entire gorilla calcaneal external shape to understand its relationship with locomotor… read more here.
Keywords: variation; shape; beringei; gorilla calcaneal ... See more keywords
Socioecological Factors Influencing Intergroup Encounters in Western Lowland Gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)
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DOI: 10.1007/s10764-020-00147-6
Abstract: Socioecological variables influence the rate and nature of encounters between conspecific primate groups. Both social (i.e., type of encounter) and ecological factors (i.e., fruit availability) affect rates and outcomes of intergroup encounters in eastern gorillas.… read more here.
Keywords: western lowland; gorilla; intergroup encounters; gorilla gorilla ... See more keywords
Preliminary Relationship between Overnight Separation and Wounding in Bachelor Groups of Western Lowland Gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2021.105388
Abstract: ABSTRACT Despite no significant difference in wounding between bachelor and mixed-sex groups of western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) in zoological settings, anecdotal concerns around the frequency and severity of wounding in bachelor groups have… read more here.
Keywords: groups western; bachelor groups; gorilla; gorilla gorilla ... See more keywords
Brunner's Gland Adenocarcinoma in an Aged Western Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2020.09.016
Abstract: A 50-year-old male western gorilla (Gorilla gorilla) presented with severe bradypragia, anorexia and vomiting. Despite continuous administration of antiphlogistic analgesic drugs and supportive care, the animal died and was submitted for post-mortem examination. Macroscopically, a… read more here.
Keywords: brunner gland; gland adenocarcinoma; gorilla; gorilla gorilla ... See more keywords
The first multi-zoo application of an allostatic load index to western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ygcen.2018.05.006
Abstract: Vertebrate stress responses are highly adaptive biological functions, maximizing survival probability in life-threatening situations. However, experiencing repeated and/or chronic stressors can generate physiological dysregulation and lead to disease. Because stress responses are multi-systemic and involve… read more here.
Keywords: index; allostatic load; zoo; gorilla gorilla ... See more keywords
Variation in Milk Proteins Across Lactation in Pongo pygmaeus and Gorilla gorilla.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.2c00373
Abstract: Milk is a critical nutrition source for all neonatal mammals. In addition to nutrition, milk contains a multitude of bioactive molecules that likely affect neonatal physiology, metabolism, and immune function. We suggest that changes in… read more here.
Keywords: pongo pygmaeus; gorilla; milk; across lactation ... See more keywords
Visceral leishmaniasis in an infant gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla): Clinical signs, diagnosis, and successful treatment with single‐dose liposomal amphotericin B
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DOI: 10.1111/jmp.12354
Abstract: A 2‐year‐old captive gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) was diagnosed with visceral leishmaniasis in Brazil, and treated with a single dose of liposomal amphotericin B, which resulted in clinical cure. This is the first report of… read more here.
Keywords: liposomal amphotericin; visceral leishmaniasis; gorilla; gorilla gorilla ... See more keywords