Publications
This is a list of publications written by Patuxent employees since Patuxent opened in 1939. To search for Patuxent's publications by author or title, please click below to go to the USGS Publication Warehouse.
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Of cranes and men: Reintroduction of cranes to a migratory pathway - Part I Of cranes and men: Reintroduction of cranes to a migratory pathway - Part I
No abstract available.
Authors
Glenn H. Olsen
Estandardizacion en los estudios de diversidad biologica Estandardizacion en los estudios de diversidad biologica
No abstract available.
Authors
M.S. Foster
Artificial insemination in captive Whooping Cranes: Results from genetic analyses Artificial insemination in captive Whooping Cranes: Results from genetic analyses
Artificial insemination has been used frequently in the captive whooping crane (Grus americana) population. In the 1980s, it was necessary at times to inseminate females with semen from several males during the breeding season or with semen from multiple males simultaneously due to unknown sperm viability of the breeding males. The goals of this study were to apply microsatellite DNA...
Authors
K.L. Jones, Jane M. Nicolich
Tumor prevalence and biomarkers of exposure in brown bullheads (Ameiurus nebulosus) from the tidal Potomac River, USA, watershed Tumor prevalence and biomarkers of exposure in brown bullheads (Ameiurus nebulosus) from the tidal Potomac River, USA, watershed
Associations between contaminant exposure and liver and skin tumor prevalence were evaluated in brown bullheads (Ameiurus nebulosus) from the tidal Potomac River, USA, watershed. Thirty bullheads (≥ age 3) were collected from Quantico embayment, near a Superfund site that released organochlorine contaminants; Neabsco Creek, a tributary with petroleum inputs from runoff and marinas; and...
Authors
A.E. Pinkney, J.C. Harshbarger, E.B. May, M. J. Melancon
A case for using Plethodontid salamanders for monitoring biodiversity and ecosystem integrity of North American forests A case for using Plethodontid salamanders for monitoring biodiversity and ecosystem integrity of North American forests
Terrestrial salamanders of the family Plethodontidae have unique attributes that make them excellent indicators of biodiversity and ecosystem integrity in forested habitats. Their longevity, small territory size, site fidelity, sensitivity to natural and anthropogenic perturbations, tendency to occur in high densities, and low sampling costs mean that counts of plethodontid salamanders...
Authors
Hartwell H. Welsh, Sam Droege
Continuing education needs for fishery professionals: a survey of North American fisheries administrators Continuing education needs for fishery professionals: a survey of North American fisheries administrators
North American fishery professionals? continuing education needs were investigated in an American Fisheries Society questionnaire sent to 111 senior fishery officials in winter 2000. Based on a response rate of 52.2% (N = 58), a minimum of 2,967 individuals would benefit from additional training, especially in the areas of statistics and analysis (83% endorsement rate), restoration and
Authors
G.N. Rassam, R. Eisler
Eleutherodactylus guttilatus (Spotted Chirping Frog), Bufo punctatus (Red-spotted Toad), Hyla arenicolor (Canyon Tree Frog), and Rana berlandieri (Rio Grande Leopard Frog). Mite Infestation Eleutherodactylus guttilatus (Spotted Chirping Frog), Bufo punctatus (Red-spotted Toad), Hyla arenicolor (Canyon Tree Frog), and Rana berlandieri (Rio Grande Leopard Frog). Mite Infestation
No abstract available.
Authors
R.E. Jung, S. Claeson, J. E. Wallace, W.C. Welbourn
Combining band recovery data and Pollock's robust design to model temporary and permanent emigration Combining band recovery data and Pollock's robust design to model temporary and permanent emigration
Capture-recapture models are widely used to estimate demographic parameters of marked populations. Recently, this statistical theory has been extended to modeling dispersal of open populations. Multistate models can be used to estimate movement probabilities among subdivided populations if multiple sites are sampled. Frequently, however, sampling is limited to a single site, Models...
Authors
M. S. Lindberg, W. L. Kendall, J.E. Hines, Michael G. Anderson
Diving duck trends in Chesapeake Bay Diving duck trends in Chesapeake Bay
No abstract available.
Authors
Matthew C. Perry, P.C. Osenton, E.J.R. Lohnes
Trekking poles: Can you save your knees and the environment? Trekking poles: Can you save your knees and the environment?
The increasing use of trekking poles has stimulated a growing awareness of some environmental and social impacts associated with their use. These impacts have not been documented in the scientific literature. This article reviews the impacts of trekking pole use to provide a basis for further dialogue, and suggests how they may be altered or used in ways that will minimize impact.
Authors
J. L. Marion, T. A. Martinez, R. D. Proudman