Publications
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A comparison of observer and camera counts of desert bighorn sheep A comparison of observer and camera counts of desert bighorn sheep
No abstract available at this time
Authors
C. L. Douglas
Gut morphology of mallards in relation to diet quality Gut morphology of mallards in relation to diet quality
Digestive organ lengths, weights, and volumes in each of three groups of mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) were determined at the end of a 21-day period, during which one group was starter (control diet), another group was fed whole corn (low fiber content), and the third fed alfalfa pellets (high fiber content) to demonstrate the adaptive efficiency of the waterfowl diets of varying quality...
Authors
M. R. Miller
Metabolism and thermoregulation in the sea otter Metabolism and thermoregulation in the sea otter
No abstract available.
Authors
P. Morrison, M. Rosenman, J. A. Estes
A collection of reptiles and amphibians from the Chaco of Paraguay A collection of reptiles and amphibians from the Chaco of Paraguay
No abstract available at this time
Authors
N.J. Scott, J.W. Lovett
Growth of the desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizi) in Nevada Growth of the desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizi) in Nevada
No abstract available.
Authors
P.A. Medica, R.B. Bury, F.B. Turner
Studies of bighorn in Joshua Tree National Monument Studies of bighorn in Joshua Tree National Monument
No abstract available at this time
Authors
C. L. Douglas, L. D. White
Utilization of Skylab (EREP) system for appraising changes in continental migratory bird habitat Utilization of Skylab (EREP) system for appraising changes in continental migratory bird habitat
The author has identified the following significant results. Surface water statistics using data obtained by supporting aircraft were generated. Signature extraction and refinement preliminary to wetland and associated upland vegetation recognition were accomplished, using a selected portion of the aircraft data. Final classification mapping and analysis of surface water trends will be
Authors
E.A. Work, D.S. Gilmer
Thoracic collapse as affected by the retia thoracica in the dolphin Thoracic collapse as affected by the retia thoracica in the dolphin
The carcass of a subadult female Delphinus was placed in a hyperbaric chamber and subjected to two simulated dives each equivalent to 69.7 m. In one dive the thorax was in its natural state, and in the other 100 ml of water had been injected into each pleural cavity. Various morphometric measurements of the thorax were taken before, during, and after each dive.Results indicate that if...
Authors
Clifford A. Hui
A preliminary census of desert bighorn sheep in Organ Pipe National Monument A preliminary census of desert bighorn sheep in Organ Pipe National Monument
No abstract available at this time
Authors
C. L. Douglas
An evaluation of attempts to reestablish sea otters in Oregon An evaluation of attempts to reestablish sea otters in Oregon
No abstract available at this time
Authors
R.J. Jameson
Rhinocheilus generic, and Rhinocheilus lecontei species accounts Rhinocheilus generic, and Rhinocheilus lecontei species accounts
No abstract available at this time
Authors
P.A. Medica
Additional records of reptiles from Jalisco, Mexico Additional records of reptiles from Jalisco, Mexico
No abstract available.
Authors
P.A. Medica, R.G. Arndt