N. P. Udeh, H. Matthew, O. A. Okeke, C. C. Egwuagu, C. Obudulu, I. O. Nnatuanya, E. I. Azaka, C. J. Okeke & E. A. Chukwudebelu·Asian Journal of Research in Zoology·2026
The study Effect of Ocimium basilicum (curry leaf) on the growth performance of broiler chicken at varying inclusion levels was investigated for seven weeks. Fresh leaf of Ocimum basilicum were harvested from a farm at Nibo in Awka south L.G.A of Anambra state. They were dried an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i2265
Despite the ecological and socio-economic significance, the limnology and fish biodiversity of Chhattisgarh have not received commensurate scientific attention. The state's aquatic ecosystems support remarkable biodiversity that remains systematically under-studied relative to it...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i2263
The Indian chevrotain (Moschiola indica) is a cryptic and inadequately researched ungulate that plays a crucial role in forest ecosystems, which are increasingly threatened by habitat fragmentation. This study's objective is to confirm the species' presence, assess its habitat us...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i2262
Nocturnal entomofauna are less investigated although they are more in numbers. Aim of this research was to investigated the species richness of nocturnal entomofauna in Jhalawar district of Rajasthan state (India). The light trap and light sheet methods were used for individual’s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i2261
Epocilla aura (Dyal, 1935), (Family: Salticidae) is a medium sized jumping spider species described in 1935 by Dyal. It is found in India and Pakistan. Studies on the distribution of this species in the state of Chhattisgarh are limited. Available scientific records indicate that...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i2260
The present study investigates the toxicological impact of mucin-capped silver oxide nanoparticles (Ag₂O NPs) on the brain and ovotestis histology of Lissachatina fulica, a major invasive agricultural pest and intermediate host of parasitic diseases. Ag₂O nanoparticles were synth...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i1259
Aims: To isolate bacterial microflora from the guts of healthy and non-healthy honeybee samples collected in Summer and Winter seasons from the local apiaries of Jhunsi, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Study Design: Experimental design. Place and Duration of Study: Study was caried out...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i1258
Gastrointestinal helminths remain a persistent constraint to cattle health and productivity in Nigeria, shaped by diverse agro-ecological zones, seasonal grazing dynamics, and variable access to diagnostics and veterinary services. Conventional surveillance methods, while essenti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i1257
For efficient conservation of apex predators of any region in remaining fragmented forest and wildlife areas of that region it is important to better understand their dietary habits and patterns in relation to seasons, variety of animals, and region (urban, village). Semi-arid la...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i1256
Aims: The Balkan spined loach (Sabanejewia balcanica) is an endemic fish of the Balkan Peninsula, whose habitats have been significantly disturbed by anthropogenic impact. For this reason, it is necessary to study this species from different aspects. Study Design: The general con...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i1255