Meeting Abstract P1-128 Friday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Is a GnRH Vaccine an Effective Contraception Method in Zoo-Managed Mammals? LAVIN, SR*; WHEATON, CJ; MYLNICZENKO, ND; Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Orlando, FL; Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Orlando, FL; Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Orlando, FL shana.lavin@disney.com Effective contraception plays a critical role in collection plans for zoo species. Permanent methods to […]
sessions: Posters Session 1
Is Daytime Mass Management and Pre-Roost Hyperphagia Common in Hummingbirds
Meeting Abstract P1-85 Friday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Is Daytime Mass Management and Pre-Roost Hyperphagia Common in Hummingbirds? THOMPSON, SJ*; POWERS, DR; George Fox University; George Fox University sthompson16@georgefox.edu Several studies assume hummingbirds fill their crop prior to roosting, and have included crop filling in nighttime metabolism protocols. To test the validity of this assumption, we […]
Investigating Potential Ranavirus Reservoirs
Meeting Abstract P1-192 Friday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Investigating Potential Ranavirus Reservoirs ZIEMBA, JL*; LANCE, SL; CAPPS, KA; University of Georgia; University of Georgia; University of Georgia julie.ziemba25@uga.edu http://cappslab.ecology.uga.edu/home/people/phd-students/ Ranavirus is a global pathogen of ectothermic vertebrates that can cause the mass-mortality of entire amphibian communities. However, asymptomatic amphibians have also tested positive for ranavirus in […]
Intramuscular Lipid Accumulation in a Pig Model of NAFLD
Meeting Abstract P1-260 Friday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Intramuscular Lipid Accumulation in a Pig Model of NAFLD SPOONER, HC*; HERNANDEZ, GV; BURRIN, D; MAJ, MA; MANJARIN, R; BLANK, JM; California State University, San Luis Obispo; California State University, San Luis Obispo; Baylor College of Medicine, Houston; California State University, San Luis Obispo; California State University, […]
Interactions of behvaior, temperature, and metabolism in response to an immune challenge in side-blotched lizards, Uta stansburiana
Meeting Abstract P1-187 Friday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Interactions of behvaior, temperature, and metabolism in response to an immune challenge in side-blotched lizards, Uta stansburiana WEBB, AC*; LILLY, N; WOOD, J; WARREN, C; HUDSON, S; FRENCH, SS; Utah State University; Utah State University; Utah State University; Utah State University; Utah State University; Utah State University alisoncarey4@gmail.com […]
Inter- and intra-specific variance in boldness behavior of hybridizing Black-capped and Carolina chickadees
Meeting Abstract P1-111 Friday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Inter- and intra-specific variance in boldness behavior of hybridizing Black-capped and Carolina chickadees HEUERMANN, T M*; CURRY, R L; Villanova University; Villanova University theuerma@villanova.edu Animal personality, behavior consistent within but variable among individuals, influences evolution in both predictable and changing environments. Our research program focuses on interactions between […]
Integrating sense of place into ecosystem restoration a novel approach to achieve synergistic social-ecological impact
Meeting Abstract P1-228 Friday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Integrating sense of place into ecosystem restoration: a novel approach to achieve synergistic social-ecological impact WALTERS, LJ*; KIBLER, KM; COOK, G; CHAMBERS, L; DONNELLY, M; HAWTHORNE, T; RIVERA, F; University of Central Florida; University of Central Florida; University of Central Florida; University of Central Florida; University of Central […]
Integrating information literacy training into an inquiry-based introductory biology laboratory
Meeting Abstract P1-2 Friday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Integrating information literacy training into an inquiry-based introductory biology laboratory TSUNEKAGE, T*; BISHOP, CR; LONG, CM; LEVIN, II; Agnes Scott College; Agnes Scott College; Agnes Scott College; Agnes Scott College ttsunekage@gmail.com Information literacy is an essential skill for biologists; however, most biology curricula do not intentionally integrate information […]
Integrating Metabolic Costs of Infection with Endocrine Indicators of Current Reproductive Investment in Pygmy Rattlesnakes Afflicted with Snake Fungal Disease
Meeting Abstract P1-132 Friday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Integrating Metabolic Costs of Infection with Endocrine Indicators of Current Reproductive Investment in Pygmy Rattlesnakes Afflicted with Snake Fungal Disease LIND, CM*; AGUGLIARO, JA; MOORE, IT; VERNASCO, BJ; FARRELL, TM; Stockton University; Fairleigh Dickinson University; Virginia Tech; Virginia Tech; Stetson University craig.lind@stockton.edu Fungal diseases have emerged as a […]
Individual Difference in the Behavior of Beluga Whales (Dephinapterus leucas)
Meeting Abstract P1-160 Friday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Individual Difference in the Behavior of Beluga Whales (Dephinapterus leucas) WOODRUFF, MJ*; HILL, HM; NOONAN, M; Indiana University, Bloomington; St. Mary’s University; Canisius College woodrufm@iu.edu The topic of individual differences in animal behavior has garnered a great deal of attention across many species, but questions remain as to […]
