Search Results - "Porton, Ingrid J"

Implications of different species concepts for conserving biodiversity by Frankham, Richard, Ballou, Jonathan D., Dudash, Michele R., Eldridge, Mark D.B., Fenster, Charles B., Lacy, Robert C., Mendelson, Joseph R., Porton, Ingrid J., Ralls, Katherine, Ryder, Oliver A.

“…► Different species concepts have a critical bearing on conservation of species. ► Many species contain small populations suffering from genetic deterioration…”
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Species-specific transmission of novel picornaviruses in lemurs by Lim, Efrem S, Deem, Sharon L, Porton, Ingrid J, Cao, Song, Wang, David

“…The roles of host genetics versus exposure and contact frequency in driving cross-species transmission remain the subject of debate. Here, we used a multitaxon…”
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Complete Genome Sequence of Torque teno indri virus 1 , a Novel Anellovirus in Blood from a Free-Living Lemur by Amatya, Rina, Deem, Sharon L, Porton, Ingrid J, Wang, David, Lim, Efrem S

“…We identified (TTIV1), the first anellovirus in a free-living lemur ( ). The complete circular 2,572-nucleotide (nt) TTIV1 genome is distantly related to…”
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GASTROINTESTINAL PARASITES OF CAPTIVE AND FREE-LIVING LEMURS AND DOMESTIC CARNIVORES IN EASTERN MADAGASCAR by Alexander, Amy B, Poirotte, Clémence, Porton, Ingrid J, Freeman, Karen L.M, Rasambainarivo, Fidisoa, Olson, Kimberly G, Iambana, Bernard, Deem, Sharon L

“…Fecal samples from captive and free-living lemurs at Ivoloina Zoological Park (IZP) and domestic carnivores from six villages surrounding IZP were evaluated…”
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Nutrient composition of plants consumed by black and white ruffed lemurs, Varecia variegata, in the Betampona Natural Reserve, Madagascar by Schmidt, Debra A, Iambana, R. Bernard, Britt, Adam, Junge, Randall E, Welch, Charles R, Porton, Ingrid J, Kerley, Monty S

“…The purpose of this study was to quantify the concentrations of crude protein, fat, ash, neutral detergent fiber, acid detergent fiber, lignin, nonstructural…”
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Reproductive cycles and contraception of black lemurs (Eulemur macaco macaco) with depot medroxyprogesterone acetate during the breeding season by Asa, Cheryl S, Porton, Ingrid J, Junge, Randall

“…Contraception is a critical component of population management for lemurs, but concerns about potential deleterious effects of continuous, long-term treatment…”
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THE EFFECT OF THE MALE BUSH DOG (SPEOTHOS VENATICUS) ON THE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE CYCLE by DeMatteo, Karen E., Porton, Ingrid J., Kleiman, Devra G., Asa, Cheryl S.

“…In a 2-year study of the bush dog (Speothos venaticus), a small canid from Central and South America, we examined the reproductive physiology of mature females…”
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FIBER DIGESTIBILITY BY THE ORANGUTAN (PONGO ABELII): IN VITRO AND IN VIVO by Schmidt, Debra A, Kerley, Monty S, Dempsey, Janet L, Porton, Ingrid J, Porter, James H, Griffin, Mark E, Ellersieck, Mark R, Sadler, William C

“…Limited nutritional information exists on diets of free-ranging orangutans, Pongo abelii and P. pygmaeus. Although they are classified as frugivores, the…”
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FIBER DIGESTIBILITY BY BLACK LEMURS (EULEMUR MACACO MACACO) by Schmidt, Debra A, Kerley, Monty S, Porton, Ingrid J, Porter, James H, Dempsey, Janet L, Griffin, Mark E, Ellersieck, Mark R, Sadler, William C

“…Black lemurs, Eulemur macaco, are classified as generalist feeders, consuming a proportion of fruits and leaves that varies with seasonal availability. It is…”
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Species concepts for conservation – Reply to Russello and Amato by Frankham, Richard, Lacy, Robert C., Ballou, Jonathan D., Dudash, Michele R., Eldridge, Mark D.B., Fenster, Charles B., Mendelson, Joseph R., Porton, Ingrid J., Ralls, Katherine, Ryder, Oliver A.

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Aseasonality of Bush Dog Reproduction and the Influence of Social Factors on the Estrous Cycle by Porton, Ingrid J., Kleiman, Devra G., Rodden, Melissa

“…Observations of captive bush dogs (Speothos venaticus ) suggest that this tropical canid posseses a more labile reproductive cycle than previously thought…”
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