ABSTRACT 1 The Iberian ibex Capra pyrenaica is endemic to the Iberian Peninsula and of
the four subspecies originally recognized, recent extinctions mean that only two now persist …

Testes mass is a key factor in male reproductive success and is potentially exposed to so-
called 'parasitic castration'. This is the result of the direct destruction or alteration of …

Sarcoptic mange is a contagious skin disease caused by Sarcoptes scabiei, affecting both
domestic and wild mammals, including the Iberian ibex (Capra pyrenaica), a medium-sized …

This comprehensive species-specific chapter covers all aspects of the mammalian biology,
including paleontology, physiology, genetics, reproduction and development, ecology …

The effect of mange (Sarcoptes scabiei) on metapodial growth was studied in 24 uninfested
and 16 infested male Iberian ibex from Sierra Nevada National Park (southern Spain). Our …

In vertebrates, offspring survival often decreases with increasing maternal age. While many
studies have reported a decline in fitness‐related traits of offspring with increasing maternal …

La sarna sarcóptica es una enfermedad parasitaria causada por el ácaro Sarcoptes scabiei.
Afecta a mamíferos de todo el mundo, incluyendo al ser humano. En la fauna salvaje se …

Iberian ibex (Capra pyrenaica) blood samples from the Sierra Nevada Natural Park (Spain)
were analyzed to establish concentrations of toxic and essential elements. Samples (whole …

The study was undertaken to know the sero-prevalence of sarcoptic infestation in pig in
Mizoram and its effect on haemato biochemical and oxidative stress indices and to develop …

There is currently no agreement about the suitability of fluctuating asymmetry (FA) as an
estimate of individual quality. We investigated the relationship between FA and health, a …