Axis porcinus: Information
Aythya americana: Information
Aythya collaris: Information
This resource is a video abstract of a research paper created by Research Square on behalf of its authors. It provides a synopsis that's easy to understand, and can be used to introduce the topics it covers to students, researchers, and the general public. The video's transcript is also provided in full, with a portion provided below for preview:
"Although wildly popular among pet owners, brachycephalic dogs are predisposed to a number of respiratory problems. Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome, or BOAS , refers to a set of upper airway abnormalities that some dogs of these breeds can face. These can include a long soft palate and laryngeal collapse. Surgery can improve some of these issues if pet owners and veterinarians act at the first sign of trouble. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Most often, it’s only when breathing becomes problematic that action is taken—when these dogs are already at a high risk of complication or even death. How can pet owners and vets understand this risk before it’s too late? In a recent study, researchers report a 10-point scale they’ve devised to do just that. It’s called the brachycephalic risk—or BRisk—score..."
The rest of the transcript, along with a link to the research itself, is available on the resource itself.
Babyrousa babyrussa: Information
Step outside and discover the diversity of insect life in your neighborhood. Insects are the world’s most diverse group of living things, with over 950,000 identified species and counting. You might think that you’d need to travel to the Amazon to study insects, but they can be found practically everywhere—including right where you happen to be.
Baeolophus bicolor: Information
Balaena mysticetus: Information
This is an information sheet on the species, Balaeniceps rex, provided by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.
Balaenidae: Information
Balaenoptera acutorostrata: Information
Balaenoptera borealis: Information
Balaenoptera edeni: Information
Balaenoptera musculus: Information
Balaenoptera physalus: Information
Balaenopteridae: Information
Animal fact sheet
Balionycteris maculata: Information
In the open ocean around the Bahamas, pods of wild Spotted Dolphins frolic in the sunshine. Sometimes, they get bored and approach boats. In this educational video, Jonathan joins dolphin expert Wayne Scott Smith to learn how dolphins interact with each other. Jonathan learns how to play the Bandana Game, a game of -keep away- that the dolphins invented and like to play with Scott. Please see the accompanying study guide for educational objectives and discussion points.
