scholarly journals Neoplasms and novel gammaherpesviruses in critically endangered captive European minks ( Mustela lutreola )

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olga Nicolas de Francisco ◽  
Fernando Esperón ◽  
Carles Juan‐Sallés ◽  
Ana Carolina Ewbank ◽  
Carlos G. das Neves ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Mustela Lutreola

Reproductive parameters of critically endangered European mink ( Mustela lutreola ) in captivity

2017 ◽  
Vol 181 ◽  
pp. 86-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kairi Kiik ◽  
Tiit Maran ◽  
Kristel Nemvalts ◽  
Siiri-Lii Sandre ◽  
Toomas Tammaru
Keyword(s):  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Mustela Lutreola ◽  
Reproductive Parameters ◽  
European Mink ◽  
In Captivity

scholarly journals Characterisation of the Complete Mitochondrial Genome of Critically Endangered Mustela lutreola (Carnivora: Mustelidae) and Its Phylogenetic and Conservation Implications

Genes ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 125
Author(s):  
Jakub Skorupski
Keyword(s):  
Mitochondrial Genome ◽  
Complete Mitochondrial Genome ◽  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Mustela Lutreola ◽  
Single Nucleotide Variants ◽  
Protein Coding ◽  
European Mink ◽  
Protein Coding Genes ◽  
Close Phylogenetic Relationship ◽  
Rna Genes

In this paper, a complete mitochondrial genome of the critically endangered European mink Mustela lutreola L., 1761 is reported. The mitogenome was 16,504 bp in length and encoded the typical 13 protein-coding genes, two ribosomal RNA genes and 22 transfer RNA genes, and harboured a putative control region. The A+T content of the entire genome was 60.06% (A > T > C > G), and the AT-skew and GC-skew were 0.093 and −0.308, respectively. The encoding-strand identity of genes and their order were consistent with a collinear gene order characteristic for vertebrate mitogenomes. The start codons of all protein-coding genes were the typical ATN. In eight cases, they were ended by complete stop codons, while five had incomplete termination codons (TA or T). All tRNAs had a typical cloverleaf secondary structure, except tRNASer(AGC) and tRNALys, which lacked the DHU stem and had reduced DHU loop, respectively. Both rRNAs were capable of folding into complex secondary structures, containing unmatched base pairs. Eighty-one single nucleotide variants (substitutions and indels) were identified. Comparative interspecies analyses confirmed the close phylogenetic relationship of the European mink to the so-called ferret group, clustering the European polecat, the steppe polecat and the black-footed ferret. The obtained results are expected to provide useful molecular data, informing and supporting effective conservation measures to save M. lutreola.

FATALACINETOBACTER BAUMANNIIINFECTION IN THE CRITICALLY ENDANGERED EUROPEAN MINK (MUSTELA LUTREOLA)

2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 220-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Cano-Terriza ◽  
Rafael Guerra ◽  
Elena Mozos ◽  
Belén Rodríguez-Sánchez ◽  
Carmen Borge ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Mustela Lutreola ◽  
European Mink

scholarly journals Causes and patterns of human-induced mortality in the Critically Endangered European mink Mustela lutreola in Spain

Oryx ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 614-616 ◽  
Author(s):  
Santiago Palazón ◽  
Yolanda Melero ◽  
Asun Gómez ◽  
Javier López de Luzuriaga ◽  
Madis Podra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Behaviour ◽  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Human Intervention ◽  
Mustela Lutreola ◽  
Mating Season ◽  
European Mink ◽  
Common Causes ◽  
Causes Of Mortality ◽  
Road Type ◽  
Human Social Behaviour

AbstractHuman intervention is the main cause of the decline of the Critically Endangered European mink Mustela lutreola. In this study we analysed the main causes of direct human-caused mortality of the species in Spain. A total of 47 mortality records were obtained for the period 1950–1989, and 145 for 1990–2008. There was temporal variation in the cause of death, with trapping and shooting being the most common causes of mortality in 1950–1989 and road-kills in 1990–2008. In the case of road-kills there was variation related to road type. Males were more affected by road-kills than females, especially during the mating season when they range more widely. Our results indicate that there has been a change in human social behaviour and in people's awareness of the species, with a reduction in European mink captured and shot but an increase in mortality on roads.

scholarly journals A Meta-Analytical Investigation of the Gap between Measured and Predicted Inter-Population Genetic Diversity in Species of High Conservation Concern—The Case of the Critically Endangered European Mink Mustela lutreola L., 1761

Genes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 1555
Author(s):  
Jakub Skorupski ◽  
Johan Michaux ◽  
Przemysław Śmietana
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Population Genetic ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Northeastern Russia ◽  
Mustela Lutreola ◽  
Genetic Studies ◽  
European Mink ◽  
Population Genetic Diversity ◽  
Conservation Measures

Although properly designed sampling in population genetic studies is of key importance for planning evidence-informed conservation measures, sampling strategies are rarely discussed. This is the case for the European mink Mustela lutreola, a critically endangered species. In order to address this problem, a meta-analysis aiming to examine the completeness of mtDNA haplotype sampling in recent studies of M. lutreola inter-population genetic diversity was conducted. The analysis was performed using the sample-size-based rarefaction and extrapolation sampling curve method for three populations—the Northeastern (Russia, Belarus and Estonia), the Western (France and Spain), and the Southeastern (Romania). The extrapolated values of the Shannon–Wiener index were determined, assuming full sample coverage. The gap between the measured and predicted inter-population genetic diversity was estimated, indicating that the identified level of sample coverage was the lowest for the NE population (87%), followed by the SE population (96%) and the W population (99%). A guide for sampling design and accounting for sampling uncertainty in future population genetic studies on European mink is provided. The relatively low sample coverage for the Russian population clearly indicates an urgent need to take conservation measures for European mink in this country.

scholarly journals Severe parasitism by Versteria mustelae (Gmelin, 1790) in the critically endangered European mink Mustela lutreola (Linnaeus, 1761) in Spain

2018 ◽  
Vol 117 (10) ◽  
pp. 3347-3350
Author(s):  
Christine Fournier-Chambrillon ◽  
Jordi Torres ◽  
Jordi Miquel ◽  
Adrien André ◽  
Johan Michaux ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Mustela Lutreola ◽  
European Mink

An unusual case of spinal cord restricted mycobacteriosis in a European mink

2013 ◽  
Vol 41 (01) ◽  
pp. 63-66
Author(s):  
D. Schaudien ◽  
C. Flieshardt ◽  
I. Moser ◽  
H. Hotzel ◽  
A. Tipold ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
Histological Evaluation ◽  
Mustela Lutreola ◽  
Chain Reaction ◽  
European Mink ◽  
Pcr Product ◽  
Granulomatous Lesions ◽  
The Central Nervous System ◽  
Polymerase Chain

SummaryGranulomatous myelitis due to infection with Mycobacterium avium was diagnosed in a 4-year-old male neutered European mink (Mustela lutreola). The causative agent was detected by an acid-fast stain and further characterized by polymerase chain reaction and DNA sequencing of the PCR product. A thorough histological evaluation of the remaining organs revealed no granulomatous lesions or detectable acid-fast organisms. Although minks are generally highly susceptible for mycobacteria, localised infections, especially of the central nervous system, are unusual and may represent an atypical chronic form of the disease.

Genetic Diversity and Structure of the Nile Soft-Shelled Turtle (Trionyx triunguis) Along the Mediterranean coast of Turkey

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 307-315
Author(s):  
Özgür Güçlü ◽  
Bülent Bozdoğan
Keyword(s):  
Microsatellite Loci ◽  
Geographic Distance ◽  
Iucn Red List ◽  
Genetic Variations ◽  
Mediterranean Coast ◽  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Mediterranean Populations ◽  
Genetic Diversity And Structure ◽  
Polymorphic Microsatellite ◽  
The Mediterranean

The Nile soft-shelled turtle (Trionyx triunguis) is distributed between Dalyan and Samandağ throughout the Mediterranean coast in Turkey. The Mediterranean subpopulation of the Nile soft-shelled turtle is listed as critically endangered in the IUCN Red List Categories. This investigation aimed to determinate levels of genetic variations and patterns of genetic structures among Mediterranean populations in Turkey by using T. triunguis-specific microsatellite primers. A total of 13 polymorphic microsatellite loci were studied among samples of 121 individuals collected from five populations in Turkey. Of 13 polymorphic microsatellite loci used, 3 new were identified in this study. The genetic differentiation among the 5 studied populations of T. triunguis was significant (p 0.001). The analysis of molecular variance (AMOVA) indicated that genetic variations occurred mainly within populations (89.7%) rather than among populations (10.3%). Structure analysis showed presence of two main groups among the Mediterranean T. triunguis populations. However genetic variations among populations were not correlated with geographic distance between the locations. Analysis of data showed that one of the populations (Dalyan) had undergone a bottleneck effect. Migration analysis indicates that T. triunguis migrates between five Mediterranean populations in Turkey. We concluded that based on our results the status of ‘critically endangered’ of T. triunguis should be maintained. Long term population genetic survey studies should be undertaken and changes in habitats of T. triunguis populations, as well as their population size and structure should be monitored for each population to be able to establish a clear strategy for protection of T. triunguis.

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