A Paleocene penguin from New Zealand substantiates multiple origins of gigantism in fossil Sphenisciformes
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-017-01959-6
Abstract: One of the notable features of penguin evolution is the occurrence of very large species in the early Cenozoic, whose body size greatly exceeded that of the largest extant penguins. Here we describe a new… read more here.
Keywords: new zealand; multiple origins; size; gigantism ... See more keywords
Adaptation and Cryptic Pseudogenization in Penguin Toll-Like Receptors
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DOI: 10.1093/molbev/msab354
Abstract: Abstract Penguins (Sphenisciformes) are an iconic order of flightless, diving seabirds distributed across a large latitudinal range in the Southern Hemisphere. The extensive area over which penguins are endemic is likely to have fostered variation… read more here.
Keywords: like receptors; pseudogenization; penguin; cryptic pseudogenization ... See more keywords
Reliability of the Osstell Implant Stability Quotient and Penguin Resonance Frequency Analysis to Evaluate Implant Stability
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DOI: 10.1097/id.0000000000000766
Abstract: Purpose: To evaluate the reliability of the Osstell implant stability quotient (ISQ) and Penguin resonance frequency analysis (RFA) devices in measuring implant stability. Materials and Methods: Forty implants were embedded in self-curing acrylic resin, soft-lining… read more here.
Keywords: implant stability; penguin; osstell implant; reliability osstell ... See more keywords
Psychrobacter pygoscelis sp. nov. isolated from the penguin Pygoscelis papua.
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DOI: 10.1099/ijsem.0.003739
Abstract: One slightly beige-white pigmented, Gram-stain-negative, rod-shaped bacterium, strain I-STPP5bT, was isolated from the trachea of a Gentoo penguin chick individual (Pygoscelin papua) investigated in Fildes Bay, Chilean Antarctic (62° 12' S, 58° 57' W). I-STPP5bT… read more here.
Keywords: psychrobacter pygoscelis; papua; pygoscelis nov; pygoscelis ... See more keywords
Development of a Penguin-Inspired Swimming Robot With Air Lubrication System
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DOI: 10.1109/tie.2022.3172753
Abstract: In this article, a novel robotic penguin equipped with air lubrication system is developed. Through mimicking the agile movements of biological penguins, two degrees of freedom (DOF) wings including heaving and pitching motions, and a… read more here.
Keywords: lubrication system; penguin; air; air lubrication ... See more keywords
Applying science to pressing conservation needs for penguins
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DOI: 10.1111/cobi.13378
Abstract: Abstract More than half of the world's 18 penguin species are declining. We, the Steering Committee of the International Union for Conservation of Nature Species Survival Commission Penguin Specialist Group, determined that the penguin species… read more here.
Keywords: research; conservation needs; science; needs penguins ... See more keywords
H6N8 avian influenza virus in Antarctic seabirds demonstrates connectivity between South America and Antarctica.
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DOI: 10.1111/tbed.14728
Abstract: Wild aquatic birds are the natural reservoirs of avian influenza viruses (AIVs). It is estimated that 100 million seabirds live in the Antarctic Peninsula and adjacent islands, regularly encountering migratory birds that use the islands… read more here.
Keywords: influenza; avian influenza; penguin; antarctic seabirds ... See more keywords
Herpesvirus Encephalitis in a Little Blue Penguin (Eudyptula minor)
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DOI: 10.1177/0300985820926678
Abstract: An 11-day-old little blue penguin (Eudyptula minor) died unexpectedly. Prior to hatching, the egg experienced trauma and resultant defects were repaired. The chick hatched without complication and was clinically normal prior to death. Necropsy revealed… read more here.
Keywords: little blue; blue penguin; penguin eudyptula; encephalitis ... See more keywords
Septicaemia due to a Proteus infection in a Humboldt penguin (Spheniscus humboldti)
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DOI: 10.17221/73/2019-vetmed
Abstract: A 2-year-old male Humboldt penguin (Spheniscus humboldti) died after a very brief period of illness at a zoo aquarium; the penguin showed sudden depression, anorexia, dyspnoea, and had recurrent melena a day prior to death.… read more here.
Keywords: septicaemia; proteus; humboldt; penguin spheniscus ... See more keywords
Local, but not long-distance dispersal of penguin ticks between two sub-Antarctic islands
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DOI: 10.21425/f5fbg43888
Abstract: Advances in high throughput genomic approaches are enabling the accurate appraisal of movements of diverse species, previously considered intractable. The impact of long-distance dispersal and distribution changes on species interactions (such as host-parasite interactions) is… read more here.
Keywords: long distance; penguin ticks; distance dispersal; sub antarctic ... See more keywords
Use of a canine melanoma vaccine in the management of malignant melanoma in an African penguin (Spheniscus demersus).
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DOI: 10.2460/javma.20.10.0564
Abstract: CASE DESCRIPTION A 25-year-old 4.4-kg male aquarium-hatched African penguin (Spheniscus demersus) was evaluated because of a raised 1.5 × 0.5-cm pigmented mass extending from within the right naris noted 2 days earlier. CLINICAL FINDINGS The… read more here.
Keywords: canine melanoma; melanoma; penguin; melanoma vaccine ... See more keywords