The transition from the wild to sedentary state represents first change in farming practice which was followed by dissemination of practices breeders on improvement breeds and specific studies zootechnical field for a better yield pig meat productivity. family-run breeding gradually replaced industrial intensive one. demand with an increasingly low-fat content has also pushed farmers recover an...

Abstract Elongated rostra (snouts) are remarkable features of many female weevils. The Curculio glandium uses the snout to excavate channels in acorns oviposit. Considering slenderness rostrum, excavation solid substrates without buckling is a challenging task from both engineering and biological points view. Here we aimed examine roles material properties morphology rostrum its resistance. We ...

White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) have adapted to, and are thriving in, residential– suburban landscapes. Special hunts, sharpshooting programs, and fertility control efforts have been implemented in residential communities to reduce local deer populations. For these management strategies to be effective, it is important to understand deer movement and behavior patterns in suburban lan...