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Frogs reabsorb glucose from urinary bladder

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The urinary bladder of amphibians stores fluid for use when water is in short supply. New research shows that the urinary bladder of the wood frog, Rana sylvatica, also stores glucose for reabsorption by its body as it recovers from extremely low temperatures, when some 70% of its body water freezes during hibernation. By infusing the bladders of live frogs with glucose containing a radioactive marker it was found that glucose permeated the bladder lining to enter the general circulation.

Author: Lee, Richard E., Jr., Costanzo, Jon P., Callahan, Phyllis A., Wright, Michael F.
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1997
Physiological aspects, Wood frog, Cryobiology

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Reducing dog and cat overpopulation requires earlier neutering

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The pet overpopulation problem can be solved by requiring animal shelters to strictly implement the surgical sterilization of cats or dogs before they are given away for adoption. This has been established since 1975 yet animal shelters only recommend the process instead of enforcing it.

Author: Lane, Thomas J., Lieberman, Leo
Publisher: Animal Rights Network, Inc.
Publication Name: The Animals' Agenda
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0892-8819
Year: 1992
Infertility in animals, Animal infertility

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Cane toads vs. native frogs

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This article describes the technical process of setting up monitoring equipment to track the migrations of the Cane Toad. Topics include allegations that the Cane Toad is an environmental hazard and suggestions for future containment of the species.

Author: Grig, Gordon
Publisher: Australian Museum
Publication Name: Nature Australia
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1324-2598
Year: 2000
Queensland, Behavior, Environmental aspects, Animal migration, Toads

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Subjects list: Research, Amphibians, Management, Animal populations
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