Tubulidentata (Aardvark)
Chapter 52 Tubulidentata (Aardvark) Peter E. Buss, Leith C.R. Meyer General Biology The aardvark (Orycteropus afer) is nocturnal, fossorial, and myrmecophagous and is the only living representative of the order…
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Updates on West Nile Virus
Chapter 75 Updates on West Nile Virus Tracey McNamara It has been 13 years since West Nile virus (WNV) first appeared in North America. Although some progress has been made…
Chiroptera (Bats)
Chapter 35 Chiroptera (Bats) Elizabeth L. Buckles Overview and Natural History Bats have always fascinated people. Unfortunately, much of the connotations around them have been negative. Their odd appearances, nocturnal…
A Legal Overview for Zoologic Medicine Veterinarians
Chapter 71 A Legal Overview for Zoologic Medicine Veterinarians Gregory M. Dennis †, David S. Miller This chapter is a general overview of some laws of the United States and…
Pelecaniformes (Pelicans, Tropicbirds, Cormorants, Frigatebirds, Anhingas, Gannets)
Chapter 12 Pelecaniformes (Pelicans, Tropicbirds, Cormorants, Frigatebirds, Anhingas, Gannets) Sharon Redrobe Biology The Order Pelecaniformes was previously defined as comprising birds that have feet with all four toes webbed. Hence,…
Charadriiformes
Chapter 15 Charadriiformes Stephanie McCain General Biology Charadriiformes are a diverse group of birds with three suborders: Alcae, Charadrii, and Lari.6 The suborder Alcae includes the auks, with 22 species….
Sphenodontia
Chapter 6 Sphenodontia The Biology and Veterinary Care of Tuatara Richard M. Jakob-Hoff General Biology Taxonomy and Status The tuatara is the only extant member of the order Sphenodontia. Previously…
Caecilians
Chapter 3 Caecilians Leigh Ann Clayton, Natalie D. Mylniczenko General Biology Caecilians (Table 3-1) are elongate, limbless amphibians and may be confused with snakes, eels, or worms because of this…
Apodiformes and Coliiformes
Chapter 27 Apodiformes and Coliiformes Carlos R. Sanchez Taxonomy and Biology For the past 150 years, the taxonomic classification of the order Apodiformes has included three living families: Apodidae (Swifts),…
Sphenisciformes (Penguins)
Chapter 10 Sphenisciformes (Penguins) Roberta S. Wallace Biology Penguins are flightless pelagic birds that are widely distributed along the coastal areas of the southern hemisphere, from cold tolerant species inhabiting…
