Anthropomorphic figures of nonhuman animals are omnipresent in various forms of mass
media (eg, movies, books, and advertising). The depiction of companion and wild animals …

Content shared on social media platforms can impact public perceptions of wildlife. These
perceptions, which are in part shaped by context (eg non-naturalistic setting, presence of a …

Lemurs are the most threatened group of mammals on earth. Lemur catta (ring-tailed lemur)
represents one of the most iconic lemur species and faces numerous anthropogenic threats …

Lemur catta is the most reported illegal captive lemur. We document 286 L. catta that were
held in illegal captive conditions in Madagascar. Coastal tourist destinations are “hot spots” …

The ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) was once widely distributed throughout the south-central,
far south, and southwest regions of Madagascar. This species is known for its marked …

Across species, diversity at the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) is critical to
individual disease resistance and, hence, to population health; however, MHC diversity can …

Abstract Background Diversity at the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) is critical to
health and fitness, such that MHC genotype may predict an individual's quality or …

The largest remaining tract of western dry deciduous forest in Madagascar is located in the
region of Menabe Central and harbors a species-rich lemur community. The distribution and …

Ring-tailed lemur Lemur catta are a popular Madagascan species kept in zoos due to their
appeal to visitors. As a flagship endangered species, they are often used to highlight …

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) by Echinococcosis granulosus (Eg) infection was seen in a 13
years old male lemur, found dead in a zoo in Northern Italy. Necropsy revealed several …