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Wild Cats of the World: a synthesis of felid ecology
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This comprehensive reference compiled the biology, ecology, and conservation status of all the world's wild cat species, from the great roaring cats to the smallest felids. Drawing together field stud…
Sunquist, M. E., Sunquist, F. C. · University of Chicago Press · 2002
Worldwide prevalence of lentivirus infection in wild feline species: epidemiologic and phylogenetic aspects
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This broad serosurvey screened many nondomestic felid species across the world for antibodies to feline immunodeficiency virus-like lentiviruses. The authors found widespread seroprevalence in free-ra…
J. D. Olmsted, A. Barr, R. A. Hess, et al. · Journal of Virology · 1992
Zoo Animal Welfare
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Maple and Perdue's book provided a comprehensive treatment of welfare science as applied to zoos and aquariums, covering its history, ethical foundations, assessment methods and practical application…
Maple TL, Perdue BM · Springer (Animal Welfare series) · 2013