Presence of coronaviruses in the common pipistrelle (P. pipistrellus) and Nathusius´ pipistrelle (P. nathusii) in relation to landscape composition.

Changes in land use can modify habitat and roosting behaviour of bats, and therefore the transmission dynamics of viruses. Within bat roosts the density and contact rate among individuals increase and may facilitate the transmission of bat coronaviruses (CoVs). Landscape components supporting larger bat populations may thus lead to higher CoVs prevalence, as the number of roosts and/or roost size are likely to be higher.

Baseline urinalysis results in 32 healthy Antillean manatees ().

Objective: To describe results of analysis of free-catch urine samples collected from Antillean manatees () under human care in the Caribbean.

Animals: 32 Antillean manatees in 5 Caribbean oceanaria and rescue centers.

Procedures: Urine samples were obtained by opportunistic free catch during physical examination or through the use of operant conditioning procedures.