Metals in Feathers of African Penguins (Spheniscus demersus): Considerations for the Welfare and Management of Seabirds Under Human Care
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DOI: 10.1007/s00128-018-2293-9
Abstract: Bird feathers have been proven to be reliable indicators of metal exposure originating from contaminated food and polluted environments. The concentrations of 15 essential and non-essential metals were investigated in African penguins (Spheniscus demersus) feathers… read more here.
Keywords: african penguins; spheniscus demersus; penguins spheniscus; human care ... See more keywords
THE PASSAGE AND DURATION OF ANTIBODIES TO WEST NILE VIRUS IN HUMBOLDT PENGUINS (SPHENISCUS HUMBOLDTI)
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DOI: 10.1638/2016-0144.1
Abstract: Abstract West Nile virus (genus Flavivirus) outbreaks and mortality events have been documented in both wild and captive avian species, including penguins. Serologic response to vaccination in avian species has varied and appears to be… read more here.
Keywords: humboldt penguins; nile virus; penguins spheniscus; west nile ... See more keywords