Chlorinated benzenes as physiological markers for coyotes
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Physiological markers are widely used to study animal behavior, predation patterns and animal abundance, but the availability of some effective markers is restricted because of their toxicity. A new study evaluates the use of the less toxic 1,2,4,5-tetrachlorobenzene (TeCB) and pentachlorobenzene (PeCB) as long-term markers of coyotes. The study shows that PeCB has great potential as a long-term physiological marker for coyotes and can be administered either intramuscularly or orally. TeCB's use as a marker is hindered by its limited solubility although its marking properties are similar to PeCB.
Publication Name: The Journal of Wildlife Management
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0022-541X
Year: 1998
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Correlated factors in amphibian decline: exotic species and habitat change in western Washington
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A number of correlated factors may be associated with amphibian declines, and they include hydrological changes and exotic species such as bullfrogs and exotic fish. Red legged frogs are more likely to be linked to habitat structure and exotic fish in the Puget lowlands, than to bullfrogs. Exotics are more likely to be found as wetland habitats become more permanent. Some native amphibians may benefit from ephemeral wetland conservation, and this type of conservation may lessen risks from bullfrogs and exotic fish.
Publication Name: The Journal of Wildlife Management
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0022-541X
Year: 1999
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