Himalayan musk deer (Moshcus leucogaster) behavior at latrine sites and their implications in conservation
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.8772
Abstract: Abstract Elusive species often use latrines which also serves as communication and information hubs. Thus, studying behavior at latrines may provide critical insights into the species’ ecology and behavior. While it is established that musk… read more here.
Keywords: conservation; musk deer; latrine sites;
Complete mitochondrial genome of the Himalayan Musk Deer, Moschus leucogaster, with phylogenetic implication
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DOI: 10.1007/s12686-018-0987-2
Abstract: Himalayan Musk Deer (Moschus leucogaster) is a species of genus Moschus of the family Moschidae. The species is listed as an Endangered (EN) species by the IUCN red list of threatened animals. And it also… read more here.
Keywords: deer moschus; moschus leucogaster; himalayan musk; musk deer ... See more keywords
Identifying personality traits and their potential application to the management of captive forest musk deer (Moschus berezovskii)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2020.105168
Abstract: Abstract Since the 1950s musk deer (Moschidae) are kept in captivity for the production of musk, a glandular secretion used in Chinese traditional medicine and as an ingredient in cosmetics. Most recently, forest musk deer… read more here.
Keywords: deer; deer moschus; forest musk; personality ... See more keywords
Seasonal habitat use in three species of wild ungulates in Sikkim Himalaya
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mambio.2017.11.013
Abstract: Ungulates face increasing seasonal fluctuations in climate and forage availability with increasing latitude. While ungulates in the temperate regions address this by migrating across latitude and elevation, the strategies used by ungulates in the subtropical… read more here.
Keywords: three species; use; habitat use; elevation ... See more keywords
Effects of compound probiotics on the weight, immunity performance and fecal microbiota of forest musk deer
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-55731-5
Abstract: Probiotics are intended to provide health benefits when consumed, generally by improving or restoring the gut flora. The health problems of forest musk deer (FMD, Moschus berezovskii), a threatened species currently under conservation, restrict the… read more here.
Keywords: forest musk; fecal microbiota; group; musk deer ... See more keywords
Occurrence, genetic diversity and zoonotic potential of Blastocystis sp. in forest musk deer (Moschus berezovskii) in Southwest China
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DOI: 10.1051/parasite/2022037
Abstract: Blastocystis sp. is a common anaerobic protist with controversial pathogenicity that can infect various animals and humans. However, there are no reports of Blastocystis sp. infections in forest musk deer (Moschus berezovskii). The present study… read more here.
Keywords: occurrence; musk deer; forest musk; blastocystis ... See more keywords
Species dilemma of musk deer (Moschus spp) in India: molecular data on cytochrome c oxidase I suggests distinct genetic lineage in Uttarakhand compared to other Moschus species
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DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2018.1521822
Abstract: Abstract Musk deer are of high conservation priority owing to poaching pressure because of its musk pod. Representation of musk deer status using genetics is poorly documented in India, and it is not confirmed as… read more here.
Keywords: deer; cytochrome oxidase; india; uttarakhand ... See more keywords
Genetic diversity of Blastocystis subtypes in the Alpine musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster) in Gansu province, northwestern China
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DOI: 10.1111/jeu.12910
Abstract: Blastocystis sp. is a gastrointestinal pathogen that is frequently found in humans and animals worldwide. In this study, 201 fecal samples were collected from captive Alpine musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster) at three farms in Gansu… read more here.
Keywords: moschus chrysogaster; blastocystis; alpine musk; deer moschus ... See more keywords
Changes in Gut Microbiota Composition Associated with the Presence of Enteric Protist Blastocystis in Captive Forest Musk Deer (Moschus Berezovskii)
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DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.02269-21
Abstract: Forest musk deer is listed as an endangered species by International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List, and the Chinese government has introduced captivity breeding measures to curb the rapid decline of the musk… read more here.
Keywords: colonization; blastocystis; forest musk; musk ... See more keywords
Variability of nonmetric traits of musk deer Moschus moschiferus L. (Moschidae, Cetartiodactyla) craniums
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DOI: 10.1134/s1062359017020169
Abstract: Variation in 15 phenotypic traits is investigated in 349 craniums of seven geographic populations. Differences between geographic populations are ascertained, and phenotypic peculiarities of the subspecies are determined by principal component analysis and cluster analysis… read more here.
Keywords: traits musk; musk deer; variability; nonmetric traits ... See more keywords
Recovery of Musk Deer Moschus chrysogaster Hodgson, 1839 (Artiodactyla: Moschidae) in Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhutan
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DOI: 10.11609/jott.3280.9.11.10956-10958
Abstract: Evidence from recent camera trap and biodiversity survey in Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhutan has revealed the presence of Musk Deer, which was thought to be locally extirpated before the establishment of the Sanctuary. The finding… read more here.
Keywords: wildlife sanctuary; sakteng wildlife; sanctuary bhutan; musk deer ... See more keywords