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Trichomonas gallinae is a cosmopolitan parasite of birds including finches, pigeons, doves, turkeys, chickens, parrots, and raptors (hawks, golden eagle, etc.). The condition in birds of prey is called frounce. [1] It is believed to be an ancient pathogen causing frounce-like symptoms in theropod dinosaurs. [2]
Trichomonas vaginalis is a sexually transmitted disease and causes trichomoniasis. It resides on squamous epithelium of the urogenital tract. Many carriers of Trichomonas vaginalis, especially men, are asymptomatic. Complications for symptomatic women include vaginitis, endometritis, infertility, and cervical cancer.
Trichomoniasis (trich) is an infectious disease caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis. [2] About 70% of affected people do not have symptoms when infected. [ 2 ] When symptoms occur, they typically begin 5 to 28 days after exposure. [ 1 ]
Animals are all around us. Because of their proximity, many people take for granted how truly dangerous some animals really are. Let’s discuss the 10 most dangerous animals in the world ranked ...
The cassowary is one of the world’s largest birds, and it looks like a relic from another geologic era. It’s as tall as a person, has glossy black feathers and piercing eyes, walks on two feet ...
The spotted eagle-owl (Bubo africanus), also known as the African spotted eagle-owl and the African eagle-owl, is a medium-sized species of owl, one of the smallest of the eagle owls. Its length is 45 cm (18 in) and its weight is from 454 to 907 grams (1.0 to 2.0 lb). It has a 100 to 140 cm (39 to 55 in) wingspan. [3]
Of 22 radio-tagged young tawny owls in Kielder, 36.4% (8) owls died 10-106 days after fledgling but while still on parent's ranges, another 22.7% (5) died after leaving parents territory at 40–147 days after fledgling, 22.7% (5) also disappeared after fledged but while still dependent and were quite likely preyed upon while the only 4 ...
Two birds studied in the Parque Nacional de La Macarena of Colombia were free of blood parasites. [19] Burrowing owls often nest and roost in the burrows made by ground squirrels, a strategy also used by rattlesnakes. [18] When threatened, the owl retreats to the burrow and produces rattling and hissing sounds similar to those of a rattlesnake.