Robert Bonde, Ph.D. (Former Employee)
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Evaluation of adrenocortical function in Florida manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris) Evaluation of adrenocortical function in Florida manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris)
The study objectives were to determine the predominant manatee glucocorticoid; validate assays to measure this glucocorticoid and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH); determine diagnostic thresholds to distinguish physiological vs. pathological concentrations; identify differences associated with sex, age class, female reproductive status, capture time, and lactate; and determine the best...
Authors
K.M. Tripp, J.P. Verstegen, C. Deutsch, Robert K. Bonde, M. de Wit, Charles A. Manire, J. Gaspard, K.E. Harr
Serum amyloid A (SAA) as a biomarker of chronic infection due to boat strike trauma in a free-ranging Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) with incidental polycystic kidneys Serum amyloid A (SAA) as a biomarker of chronic infection due to boat strike trauma in a free-ranging Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) with incidental polycystic kidneys
Watercraft-related trauma is the predominant cause of human-induced mortality in manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris), a federal- and state-listed endangered species. Pyothorax (documented in this case report) and other secondary infections are common sequelae of inhalation of water and the open wounds caused by boat propellers. These secondary infections can lead to the demise of...
Authors
Kendal E. Harr, Renee Rember, Pamela E. Ginn, Jessica Lightsey, Martha Keller, James Reid, Robert K. Bonde
Evidence of two genetic clusters of manatees with low genetic diversity in Mexico and implications for their conservation Evidence of two genetic clusters of manatees with low genetic diversity in Mexico and implications for their conservation
The Antillean manatee (Trichechus manatus manatus) occupies the tropical coastal waters of the Greater Antilles and Caribbean, extending from Mexico along Central and South America to Brazil. Historically, manatees were abundant in Mexico, but hunting during the pre-Columbian period, the Spanish colonization and throughout the history of Mexico, has resulted in the significantly reduced...
Authors
C. Nourisson, B. Morales-Vela, J. Padilla-Saldivar, K.P. Tucker, A. Clark, L. D. Olivera-Gomez, Robert K. Bonde, P. McGuire
Low genetic variation and evidence of limited dispersal in the regionally important Belize manatee Low genetic variation and evidence of limited dispersal in the regionally important Belize manatee
The Antillean subspecies of the West Indian manatee Trichechus manatus is found throughout Central and South America and the Caribbean. Because of severe hunting pressure during the 17th through 19th centuries, only small populations of the once widespread aquatic mammal remain. Fortunately, protections in Belize reduced hunting in the 1930s and allowed the country's manatee population...
Authors
M.E. Hunter, N. E. Auil-Gomez, K.P. Tucker, R. K. Bonde, J. Powell, P.M. McGuire
Characterization of highly informative cross-species microsatellite panels for the Australian dugong (Dugong dugon) and Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) including five novel primers Characterization of highly informative cross-species microsatellite panels for the Australian dugong (Dugong dugon) and Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) including five novel primers
The Australian dugong (Dugong dugon) and Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) are threatened species of aquatic mammals in the order Sirenia. Sirenian conservation and management actions would benefit from a more complete understanding of genetic diversity and population structure. Generally, species-specific microsatellite markers are employed in conservation genetic studies...
Authors
Margaret Kellogg Hunter, Damien Broderick, Jennifer R. Ovenden, Kimberly Pause Tucker, Robert K. Bonde, Peter M. McGuire, Janet M. Lanyon
Feeding preferences of West Indian manatees in Florida, Belize, and Puerto Rico as indicated by stable isotope analysis Feeding preferences of West Indian manatees in Florida, Belize, and Puerto Rico as indicated by stable isotope analysis
The endangered West Indian manatee Trichechus manatus has 2 recognized subspecies: the Florida T. m. latirostris and Antillean T. m. manatus manatee, both of which are found in freshwater, estuarine, and marine habitats. A better understanding of manatee feeding preferences and habitat use is essential to establish criteria on which conservation plans can be based. Skin from manatees in...
Authors
Christy D. Alves-Stanley, Graham A.J. Worthy, Robert K. Bonde
Science and Products
Filter Total Items: 95
Evaluation of adrenocortical function in Florida manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris) Evaluation of adrenocortical function in Florida manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris)
The study objectives were to determine the predominant manatee glucocorticoid; validate assays to measure this glucocorticoid and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH); determine diagnostic thresholds to distinguish physiological vs. pathological concentrations; identify differences associated with sex, age class, female reproductive status, capture time, and lactate; and determine the best...
Authors
K.M. Tripp, J.P. Verstegen, C. Deutsch, Robert K. Bonde, M. de Wit, Charles A. Manire, J. Gaspard, K.E. Harr
Serum amyloid A (SAA) as a biomarker of chronic infection due to boat strike trauma in a free-ranging Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) with incidental polycystic kidneys Serum amyloid A (SAA) as a biomarker of chronic infection due to boat strike trauma in a free-ranging Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) with incidental polycystic kidneys
Watercraft-related trauma is the predominant cause of human-induced mortality in manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris), a federal- and state-listed endangered species. Pyothorax (documented in this case report) and other secondary infections are common sequelae of inhalation of water and the open wounds caused by boat propellers. These secondary infections can lead to the demise of...
Authors
Kendal E. Harr, Renee Rember, Pamela E. Ginn, Jessica Lightsey, Martha Keller, James Reid, Robert K. Bonde
Evidence of two genetic clusters of manatees with low genetic diversity in Mexico and implications for their conservation Evidence of two genetic clusters of manatees with low genetic diversity in Mexico and implications for their conservation
The Antillean manatee (Trichechus manatus manatus) occupies the tropical coastal waters of the Greater Antilles and Caribbean, extending from Mexico along Central and South America to Brazil. Historically, manatees were abundant in Mexico, but hunting during the pre-Columbian period, the Spanish colonization and throughout the history of Mexico, has resulted in the significantly reduced...
Authors
C. Nourisson, B. Morales-Vela, J. Padilla-Saldivar, K.P. Tucker, A. Clark, L. D. Olivera-Gomez, Robert K. Bonde, P. McGuire
Low genetic variation and evidence of limited dispersal in the regionally important Belize manatee Low genetic variation and evidence of limited dispersal in the regionally important Belize manatee
The Antillean subspecies of the West Indian manatee Trichechus manatus is found throughout Central and South America and the Caribbean. Because of severe hunting pressure during the 17th through 19th centuries, only small populations of the once widespread aquatic mammal remain. Fortunately, protections in Belize reduced hunting in the 1930s and allowed the country's manatee population...
Authors
M.E. Hunter, N. E. Auil-Gomez, K.P. Tucker, R. K. Bonde, J. Powell, P.M. McGuire
Characterization of highly informative cross-species microsatellite panels for the Australian dugong (Dugong dugon) and Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) including five novel primers Characterization of highly informative cross-species microsatellite panels for the Australian dugong (Dugong dugon) and Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) including five novel primers
The Australian dugong (Dugong dugon) and Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) are threatened species of aquatic mammals in the order Sirenia. Sirenian conservation and management actions would benefit from a more complete understanding of genetic diversity and population structure. Generally, species-specific microsatellite markers are employed in conservation genetic studies...
Authors
Margaret Kellogg Hunter, Damien Broderick, Jennifer R. Ovenden, Kimberly Pause Tucker, Robert K. Bonde, Peter M. McGuire, Janet M. Lanyon
Feeding preferences of West Indian manatees in Florida, Belize, and Puerto Rico as indicated by stable isotope analysis Feeding preferences of West Indian manatees in Florida, Belize, and Puerto Rico as indicated by stable isotope analysis
The endangered West Indian manatee Trichechus manatus has 2 recognized subspecies: the Florida T. m. latirostris and Antillean T. m. manatus manatee, both of which are found in freshwater, estuarine, and marine habitats. A better understanding of manatee feeding preferences and habitat use is essential to establish criteria on which conservation plans can be based. Skin from manatees in...
Authors
Christy D. Alves-Stanley, Graham A.J. Worthy, Robert K. Bonde