Disseminated Fungal Infection and Fungemia Caused by in a Captive Plumed Basilisk ().

spp. are heavily arthroconidiating fungi and widely distributed in nature. Due to the similar fungal morphology, confusion among spp.

BLOOD LEAD AND ZINC LEVELS AND THEIR IMPACT ON HEALTH OF FREE-LIVING SMALL CARNIVORES IN TAIWAN, REPUBLIC OF CHINA.

Lead and zinc are recognized as the most widespread trace metals in nature and can, at high levels, compromise the health of wildlife and their habitat. Because of their position in a higher trophic level, wild carnivores can be valuable biological indicator species of trace-metal contamination in the environment. We assessed blood lead and zinc concentrations of four small carnivore species native to Taiwan, the small Indian civet (), the masked palm civet (), the ferret badger (), and the crab-eating mongoose (), from urban and rural areas (Yangmingshan National Park, Xiuguluan River bank, and Da-an River bank).

Demography and welfare status of free-roaming dogs in Yangmingshan National Park, Taiwan.

Free-roaming dogs (Canis familiaris) cause threats to native wildlife and public health and raise concerns for their welfare. Understanding the demography of free-roaming dog populations is essential for developing an effective management plan. An evaluation of their welfare status would be beneficial to earn public support for the management plan.