Showing papers in "Zoos' Print Journal in 1999"
TL;DR: In this article, the authors describe methods for preparing and interpreting histologic sections from adults and tadpoles for the diagnosis of chytridiomycosis, a fatal disease of post-metamorphic frogs.
Abstract: Chytridiomycosis is a fatal disease of post-metamorphic frogs and can be carried by healthy tadpoles. Here we describe methods for preparing and interpreting histologic sections from adults and tadpoles for the diagnosis of chytridiomycosis.
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TL;DR: A survey of parasites of wild mammals in the Zoological Garden, Thiruvananthapuram, based on faecal examination revealed that 74% of the wild animals were harbouring helminthic infections including protozoan infections in 74 per cent of the cases.
Abstract: A survey of parasites of wild mammals in the Zoological Garden, Thiruvananthapuram, based on faecal examination revealed that 74 per cent of the wild animals were harbouring helminthic infections including protozoan infections in 23 per cent of the cases. Strongyle, amphistome, Strongyloides and Fasciola in herbivores, Ancylostoma, Toxascaris, Diphyllobothrium and Paragonimus in carnivores and strongyle, Strongyloides and Hymenolepis in omnivores were the infections noted to be specifically present.
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TL;DR: The macro hymenopteran fauna of Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala was studied during 1995-97 and 84 species belonging to 47 genera and 16 families were identified.
Abstract: The macro hymenopteran fauna of Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala was studied during 1995-97. Of the 105 species collected, 84 species belonging to 47 genera and 16 families were identified. The dominant families includes Formicidae, Apidae, Pompilidae and Sphecidae.
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TL;DR: Chamoli is the second largest district in the state of Uttar Pradesh with an area of 9130 sq.km having a population of about 40 people persq.km as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: Received 12 December 1998; Accepted 1 September 1999 Introduction Chamoli is the second largest district in the state of Uttar Pradesh with an area of 9130 sq.km. having a population of about 40 people per sq.km. as compared to 377 for the state (Anonymous, undated). However, some parts of Chamoli have now been included in a newly announced and established district of Uttarakhand (Rudraprayag), but the boundary is yet to be demarkated. For the purpose of present investigation, old existing records regarding geography of District Chamoli are given here. The district is situated in the central part of western Himalaya, lying between 29055'N to 3102'N and 78054'E to 8002'E. It is surrounded by Tibet and Uttarkashi District on its north, Pauri in the south, Almora and Pithoragarh in the east and by Tehri Garhwal in the west. The important peaks in different mountain ranges are Nanda Devi, Trishuli, Nanda Ghungti, Chaukhamba and Neelkanth.
TL;DR: The faecal samples of each animal were examined on three consecutive days and were found negative for parasitic infestation and the quantity of feed provided to the animals and feeding schedule is presented in Table 1.
Abstract: 172 The study was conducted on adult, captive Tigers (Panthera tigris) and Leopard (Panthera pardus) of Sanjay Gandhi Zoological Park, Patna. They were fed once daily for six days a week. The quantity of feed provided to the animals and feeding schedule is presented in Table 1. Regular deworming was done with broad spectrum anthelmintics. The faecal samples of each animal were examined on three consecutive days and were found negative for parasitic infestation. Single blood samples from each three male tigers (tigers), six female tigers (tigeress) and six female leopards (leopardess) were collected in winter season by restraining them is squeeze cage. Blood was collected either from dorsal branch of the medial saphenous vein in the hind leg at about the level of knee or from the recurrent tarsal vein in the hind leg. The serum calcium was estimated by the Clark and Collip method, while serum inorganic phosphorus was estimated by Fiske and Subbarow method as described by Kolmer et al (1969). The data were analysed for averages, standard error and analysis of variance as described by Snedecor and Cochran (1967).
TL;DR: The systematic descriptions and illustrations of six new species of Neostromboceros punjabica and N. malaisei are provided in this article, and a key to the Indian species of this genus is provided.
Abstract: The systematic descriptions and illustrations of six new species viz. Neostromboceros punjabica , N. balbiri, N. mandalensis , N. tarloki , N. nigricans and N. malaisei are provided. A key to the Indian species of this genus is provided.
TL;DR: Storeyinae, a very rare subfamily of Pteromalidae, is reported for the first time from India with a new species Storeya minuta sp.nov.
Abstract: Storeyinae, a very rare subfamily of Pteromalidae, is reported for the first time from India with a new species Storeya minuta sp.nov. from Eravikulam National Park, Kerala.