Browsing Conservation Science Publications by Author "Van Zerr, Vanessa E."
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Impacts of upper respiratory tract disease on olfactory behavior of the Mojave desert tortoiseUpper respiratory tract disease (URTD) caused by Mycoplasma agassizii is considered a threat to desert tortoise populations that should be addressed as part of the recovery of the species. Clinical signs can be intermittent and include serous or mucoid nasal discharge and respiratory difficulty when nares are occluded. This nasal congestion may result in a loss of the olfactory sense....