USING DNA METABARCODING AND A NOVEL CANID-SPECIFIC BLOCKING OLIGONUCLEOTIDE TO INVESTIGATE THE COMPOSITION OF ANIMAL DIETS OF RACCOON DOGS (NYCTEREUTES PROCYONOIDES) INHABITING THE WATERSIDE AREA IN KOREA

Using DNA metabarcoding and a novel canid-specific blocking oligonucleotide to investigate the composition of animal diets of raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides) inhabiting the waterside area in Korea

The raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides) is known to be an opportunistic generalist who feeds on a Stove Ignition Cable wide variety of foods.Historically, their diet has been investigated by morphological observation of undigested remains in feces, requiring specialized knowledge such as osteology, zoology, and phytology.Here, we used DNA metaba

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Nocturnal activity as a useful indicator of adaptability of dogs in an animal shelter and after subsequent adoption

Abstract Dogs in shelters are faced with the challenge of adapting to a kennel after relinquishment and to a novel home after adoption.To measure adaptability of dogs, more feasible behavioural and physiological parameters need to be validated in different contexts.To evaluate nocturnal activity as an indicator of adaptability, we compared nocturna

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