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[Book review] Amphibians and Roads, edited by T.E.S. Langton [Book review] Amphibians and Roads, edited by T.E.S. Langton

Review of: Amphibians and Roads: Toad Tunnel Conference Proceedings. Langton, T. E. S., editor. 1989. ACO Technologies PLC. 202 p. ISBN: 0951517201.
Authors
C.K. Dodd

Influence of ingested lead on body mass of wintering canvasbacks Influence of ingested lead on body mass of wintering canvasbacks

We determined the prevalence of lead shotgun pellets in gizzards of canvasbacks (Aythya valisineria) collected at Catahoula Lake and the Mississippi River Delta, Louisiana, during winter 1987-88 to assess the influence of ingested lead shot on canvasback body mass. The prevalence of ingested lead shot was significantly higher at Catahoula Lake (27%) than at the Mississippi River Delta (4...
Authors
William L. Hohman, Ronald D. Pritchert, Richard M. Pace, Dennis W. Woolington, Robert Helm

Carangidae Carangidae

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Authors
W. F. Smith-Vaniz, J.C. Quero, M. Desoutter

Regional brain morphometry and lissencephaly in the Sirenia Regional brain morphometry and lissencephaly in the Sirenia

Neuroanatomical structure was examined in the brains of West Indian manatees (Trichechus manatus) using computer-based morphometric methods. Although manatees have a small relative brain size, volume estimates of the major brain regions indicate that the telencephalon comprises 71% of totalbrain volume and is 90% cerebral cortex. These values are comparable to those seen among a...
Authors
Roger L. Reep, Thomas J. O’Shea

Homestead tree planting in two rural Swazi communities Homestead tree planting in two rural Swazi communities

Tree planting practices were investigated on a total of 95 homesteads in two communities in rural Swaziland. Information was also collected on socioeconomic characteristics of the homesteads. In both the study areas, Sigombeni and Bhekinkosi, there was considerable variation amongst individual homesteads in size, relative wealth (as indicated by cattle and motor vehicle ownership), and...
Authors
James A. Allen
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