Astaxanthin (AX), a lipid-soluble pigment belonging to the xanthophyll carotenoids family,
has recently garnered significant attention due to its unique physical properties, biochemical …

Nacre mimetic coatings are attractive candidates for food packaging, electronics, textiles,
protective insulation, and flame retardant materials. Inspired by the hierarchical structure of …

The sound environment of a zoo animal is a complex milieu of animal and human‐
generated sounds; coming from the species itself, other species, visitors, keepers and other …

Marine pollution through anthropic outfalls like sewage pipes is a growing concern since
point-source pollution can affect many organisms. Investigating pollutant concentrations in …

This paper studied the diet of the pink cusk-eel Genypterus blacodes, using a combination of
stable isotope (δ 13 C and δ 15 N) and stomach content analyses, from specimens captured …

For specialised feeders, accessing food resources may impact on the performance of
appetitive foraging and social behaviours at individual and population levels. Flamingos are …

Greater flamingos use cosmetic coloration by spreading uropygial secretions pigmented
with carotenoids over their feathers, which makes the plumage redder. Because flamingos …

A dual-wavelength Q-switched Nd: YAG laser emitting at 1064 nm and 532 nm and an Er:
YAG laser were tested on a range of feathers containing melanin, carotenoids and …

Flamingos (Phoenicopteriformes) are relatively well studied species of bird, both in the wild
and in captive environments. Arguably, the two most famous anecdotes surrounding …

Flying is the main means of locomotion for most avian species, and it requires a series of
adaptations of the skeleton and of feather distribution on the wing. Flight type is directly …