Frogs reabsorb glucose from urinary bladder
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The urinary bladder of amphibians stores fluid for use when water is in short supply. New research shows that the urinary bladder of the wood frog, Rana sylvatica, also stores glucose for reabsorption by its body as it recovers from extremely low temperatures, when some 70% of its body water freezes during hibernation. By infusing the bladders of live frogs with glucose containing a radioactive marker it was found that glucose permeated the bladder lining to enter the general circulation.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1997
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Reducing dog and cat overpopulation requires earlier neutering
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The pet overpopulation problem can be solved by requiring animal shelters to strictly implement the surgical sterilization of cats or dogs before they are given away for adoption. This has been established since 1975 yet animal shelters only recommend the process instead of enforcing it.
Publication Name: The Animals' Agenda
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0892-8819
Year: 1992
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Cane toads vs. native frogs
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This article describes the technical process of setting up monitoring equipment to track the migrations of the Cane Toad. Topics include allegations that the Cane Toad is an environmental hazard and suggestions for future containment of the species.
Publication Name: Nature Australia
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1324-2598
Year: 2000
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