Research Group 2: Evolutionary Genetics

Biomathematics/Statistics - Publications 1998 - 2006

Frölich K, Streich WJ (1998): Serologic Evidence of Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus in Free-ranging Rabbits from Germany. J. Wildl. Dis. 34 (1), 173-178.

Langbein J, Streich J, Scheibe KM (1998): Characteristic activity patterns of female mouflons (Ovis orientalis musimon) in the lambing period. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 58, 281-292.

Meyer HHD, Rowell A, Streich WJ, Stoffel B, Hofmann RR (1998): Accumulation of polyunsaturated fatty acids by concentrate selecting ruminants. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology A 120, 263-268.

Rademacher U, Streich WJ, Hendrichs H (1998): Einfluß verschiedener Haltungsbedingungen auf das Verhalten von Grevyzebras (Equus grevyi) am Beispiel von zwei Zoologischen Gärten. Zool. Garten N.F. 68 (3),137-155.

Scheibe KM, Schleusener T, Berger A, Eichhorn K, Langbein J, Dal Zotto L, Streich WJ (1998): ETHOSYS (R) - new system for recording and analysis of behaviour of free-ranging domestic animals and wildlife. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 55, 195-211.

Scheibe KM, Eichhorn K, Kalz B, Streich WJ, Scheibe A (1998): Water Consumption and Watering Behaviour of Przewalski Horses (Equus ferus przewalskii) in a Semireserve. Zoo Biology 17, 181-192.

 Berger A, Scheibe KM, Eichhorn K, Scheibe A, Streich WJ (1999): Diurnal and ultradian rhythms of behaviour in a mare group of Przewalski horse (Equus ferus przewalskii), measured through one year under semi-reserve conditions. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 64, 1-17.

Blottner S, Frölich K, Roelants H, Streich J, Tataruch F (1999): Influence of Environmental Cadmium on Testicular Proliferation in Roe Deer. Reproductive Toxicology 13, 261-267.

Büker A, Scheibe KM, Streich WJ, Eichhorn K, Scheibe A (1999): Reaktion von freilebenden Rehen (Capreolus capreolus) auf anthropogene Aktivitäten in Abhängigkeit von der Landschaftsstruktur. In: Gerken B., Görner M. (Hrsg.): Europäische Landschaftsentwicklung mit großen Weidetieren - Geschichte, Modelle und Perspektiven, 298-309.

Rowell-Schäfer A, Dyer J, Hofmann RR, Lechner-Doll M, Meyer HHD, Shirazi-Beechey SP, Streich WJ (1999): Abundance of intestinal Na+ / Glucose Cotransporter (SGLT1) in roe deer (Capreolus capreolus). J. Anim. Physiol. a. Anim. Nutr. 82, 25-32.

Scheibe KM, Berger A, Langbein J, Streich WJ, Eichhorn K (1999): Comparative Analysis of Ultradian and Circadian Behavioural Rhythms for Diagnosis of Biorhythmic State of Animals. Biological Rhythm Research 30 (2), 216-233.

Streich WJ (1999): Populationsdynamische Modelle im Artenschutz. In: Statistische Methoden in der empirischen Forschung, Technische Fachhochschule Berlin, Berlin, 234-243.

Eskens U, Frölich K, Kugel B, Frost JW, Streich WJ, Bensinger S (2000): Seroepidemiologische Untersuchungen zur Verbreitung des European Brown Hare Syndrome (EBHS) und der Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD) in Feldhasenbeständen ausgewählter Reviere in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Z. Jagdwiss. 46, 61-72.

Krone O, Streich WJ (2000): Strigea falconispalumbi in Eurasian buzzards from Germany. J. Wildl. Dis., 36(3), 559-561.

Widdig A, Streich WJ, Tembrock G (2000): Coalition Formation Among Male Barbary Macaques (Macaca sylvanus). American Journal of Primatology 50, 37-51.

 Budras KD, Scheibe K, Patan B, Streich WJ, Kim K (2001): Laminitis in Przewalski horses kept in a semireserve. J. Vet. Sci. 2 (1), 1-7.

Clauss M, Lechner-Doll M, Behrend A, Lason K, Lang D, Streich WJ (2001): Particle retention in the forestomach of a browsing ruminant, the roe deer Capreolus capreolus. Acta Theriologica 46 (1), 103-107.

Frölich K, Steinbach F, Klima F, Tataruch F, Streich J, Wisser J, Achazi R (2001): Charakterisierung des Gesundheitsstatus von Rehen (Capreolus capreolus) in Gebieten mit hoher Schadstoffbelastung (Cadmium, Blei und PCB) im Vergleich zu gering belasteten Gebieten. I.Mitteilung: Immunologische Befunde. Z. Jagdwiss. 47, 125-144

Krone O, Priemer J, Streich J, Sömmer P, Langgemach T, Lessow O (2001):  Haemosporida of Birds of Prey and Owls from Germany. Acta Protozool. 40, 281-289.

Rowell-Schäfer A, Lechner-Doll M, Hofmann RR, Streich WJ, Güven B, Meyer HHD (2001): Metabolic evidence of a "rumen bypass" or a "ruminal escape" of nutrients in roe deer (Capreolus capreolus). Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology A 128, 289-298.

Schettler E, Langgemach T, Sömmer P, Streich J, Frölich K (2001): Seroepizootiology of selected infectious disease agents in free-living birds of prey in Germany. J. Wildl. Dis., 37(1), 145-152.

Widdig A, Nürnberg P, Krawczak M, Streich WJ, Bercovitch F (2001): Paternal relatedness and age proximity regulate social relationships among adult female rhesus macaques. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 98 (24), 13769-13773.

Wisser J, Christoph B, Tataruch F, Steinbach F, Streich J, Achazi R, Frölich K (2001): Charakterisierung des Gesundheitsstatus von Rehen (Capreolus capreolus) in Gebieten mit hoher Schadstoffbelastung (Cadmium, Blei und PCB) im Vergleich zu gering belasteten Gebieten. II. Mitteilung: Parasitenstatus und histopathologische Befunde. Z. Jagdwiss. 47, 211-225.

Berger A, Scheibe KM, Brelurut A, Schober F, Streich WJ (2002): Seasonal Variation of Diurnal and Ultradian Rhythms in Red Deer. Biol. Rhythm Res. 33 (3), 237-253.

Clauss M, Lechner-Doll M, Streich WJ (2002): Faecal particle size distribution in captive wild ruminants: an approach to the browser/grazer-dichotomy from the other end. Oecologia 131, 343-349.

Clauss M, Jessup DA, Norkus EB, Chen TC, Holick MF, Streich WJ, Dierenfeld ES (2002): Fat soluble vitamins in blood and tissues of free-ranging and captive rhinoceros. J. Wildl. Dis. 38(2), 402-413.

Roelants H, Schneider F, Göritz F, Streich J, Blottner S (2002): Seasonal Changes of  Spermatogonial Proliferation in Roe Deer, Demonstrated by Flow Cytometric Analysis  of c-kit-Receptor, in Relation to Follicle-Stimulating Hormone, Luteinizing Hormone, and Testosterone. Biology of  Reproduction 66, 305-312.

Scheibe KM, Berger A, Eichhorn K, Streich WJ (2002): Zeit und Rhythmen - Umweltfaktor und biologische Struktur. In: Aktuelle Arbeiten zur artgemäßen Tierhaltung, KTBL, Darmstadt, 64-75.

Thiede S, Spergser J, Rosengarten R, Jakob W, Streich WJ, Krasinska M, Frölich K (2002): Antibodies against Mycoplasma bovigenitalium in free-living European bison (Bison bonasus) with balanoposthitis. J. Wildl. Dis. 38, 760-763.

Widdig A, Nürnberg P, Krawczak M, Streich WJ, Bercovitch F (2002): Affiliation and aggression among adult female rhesus macaques: a genetic analysis of paternal cohorts. Behaviour 139, 371-391.

Berger A, Scheibe KM, Michaelis S, Streich WJ (2003): Evaluation of living conditions of free ranging animals by automated chronobiological analysis of behaviour. Behavior Research Methods, Instruments & Computers 35, 458-466.

Clauss M, Wang Y, Ghebremeskel K, Lendl C, Streich WJ (2003): Plasma and erythrocyte fatty acids in captive Asian (Elephas maximus) and African (Loxodonta africana) elephants. The Vet. Rec., 153, 54-58.

Clauss M, Lechner-Doll M, Streich WJ (2003): Ruminant diversification as an adaptation to the physicomechanical characteristics of forage. A reevaluation of an old debate and a new hypothesis. Oikos 102, 253-262.

Clauss M, Frey R, Kiefer B, Lechner-Doll M, Loehlein W, Polster C, Rössner GE, Streich WJ (2003): The maximum attainable body size of herbivorous mammals: morphophysiological constraints on foregut, and adaptations of hindgut fermenters. Oecologia 136, 14-27.

Clauss M, Flach EJ, Tack C, Lechner-Doll M, Streich WJ, Hatt JM (2003): Food intake, preference patterns and digestion coefficients in captive giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) offered a tannin-containing pelleted diet. Verhandlungsbericht Erkrankungen der Zootiere 41: 333-342.

Clauss M, Lason K, Gehrke J, Lechner-Doll M, Fickel J, Grune T, Streich WJ (2003): Captive roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) select for low amounts of tannic acid but not quebracho: fluctuation of preferences and potential benefits. Comp Biochem Physiol B 136, 369-382.

Fickel J, Lieckfeldt D, Richman LK, Streich WJ, Hildebrandt TB, Pitra C (2003): Comparison of glycoprotein B variants of the endotheliotropic elephant herpesvirus (EEHV) isolated from Asian elephants. Vet. Microbiol. 91, 11-21.

Frölich K, Wisser J, Fehlberg U, Schmüser H, Priemer J, Neubauer H, Streich J, Thiede S, Speck S (2003): Epizootiological and ecological investigations on the status of European brown hare (Lepus europaeus) in selected populations from Schleswig-Holstein (Germany). J. Wildl. Dis., 39(4), 751-761.

Scheibe KM, Berger A, Streich WJ, Langbein J, Eichhorn K (2003): Telemetric measurement and monitoring of animal welfare parameters and its importance for precision livestock farming. In: Precision Livestock Farming. Edited by S. Cox, Wageningen Academic Publishers, 131-136. Monographie.

Scheibe, K. M.; Streich, W. J. (2003): Seasonal variation of body weight in Przewalski horses (Equus ferus przewalskii). Biol. Rhythm Res. 34(4), 383-395.

Schettler E, Fickel J, Hotzel H, Sachse K, Streich WJ, Wittstatt U, Frölich K (2003): Newcastle disease virus and Chlamydia psittaci in free-living raptors from eastern Germany. J. Wildl. Dis. 39(1), 57-63.

Stoebel K, Schoenberg A, Streich WJ (2003): The seroepidemiology of Lyme borreliosis in zoo animals in Germany. Epidemiol Infect 131, 975-983.

Voigt CC, Streich WJ (2003): Queuing for harem access in colonies of the sac-winged bat. Animal Behaviour 65, 149-156.

Wood C, Fang SG, Hunt, A, Streich, WJ, Clauss, M (2003): Increased iron absorption in lemurs: Quantitative screening and assessment of dietary prevention. Am. J. Primat. 61, 101-110.

Wagener A, Blottner S, Göritz F, Streich WJ, Fickel J (2003): Differential changes in expression of α and β FGF, IGF 1 and 2, and TGF-α during seasonal growth and involution of roe deer testis. Growth Factors, 21: (2) 95-102.

Behrend A, Lechner-Doll M, Streich WJ, Clauss M (2004): Seasonal faecal excretion, gut fill, liquid and particle marker retention in mouflon Ovis ammon musimon, and a comparison with roe deer Capreolus capreolus. Acta Theriologica 49 (4), 503-515.

Clauss M, Lechner-Doll M, Streich WJ (2004): Differences in the range of faecal dry matter content between feeding types of captive wild ruminants. Acta Theriologica 49 (2), 259-267, 2004.

Clauss M, Lendl C, Schramel P, Streich WJ (2004): Skin lesions in alpacas and llamas with low zinc and copper status – a preliminary report. Vet. J. 167, 302-305.

Clauss M, Schwarm A, Ortmann S, Alber D, Flach EJ, Kühne R, Hummel J, Streich WJ, Hofer H (2004): Intake, ingesta retention, particle size distribution and digestibility in the hippopotamidae. Comp Biochem Physiol A, Vol 139/4 pp 449-459.

Schön J, Göritz F, Streich WJ, Blottner S (2004): Histological organization of roe deer testis throughout the seasonal cycle: variable and constant components of tubular and interstitial compartment. Anatomy and Embryology, angenommen Febr. 2004. Anat. Embryol. 208, 151-159. Impact 2003 1.559

Widdig A, Bercovitch FB, Streich WJ, Sauermann U, Nürnberg P, Krawczak M (2004): A longitudinal analysis of reproductive skew in male rhesus macaques. P. Roy. Soc. Lond B Bio. Sc., accepted Dez. 2003, Impact 2003 3.544. P. Roy. Soc. Lond B, 271, 819-826.

Wolf O, Glatzel PS, Lehnen A, Streich WJ, Frölich K: Blutwerte beim Wisent (Bison bonasus) in Abhängigkeit von Geschlecht, Alter und Balanoposthitis bei Bullen. Tierärztliche Praxis Großtiere, 32:269-276.

Clauss M, Gehrke J, Hatt J-M, Dierenfeld ES, Flach EJ, Hermes R, Castell J, Streich WJ, Fickel J (2005): Tannin-binding salivary proteins in three captive rhinoceros species. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. A 140, 67-72.

Clauss M, Froeschle T, Castell J, Hummel J, Hatt J-M, Ortmann S, Streich WJ (2005): Fluid and particle retention times in the black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis), a large hindgut-fermenting browser. Acta Theriologica 50 (3): 367-376. 

Clauss M, Hummel J, Vercammen F, Streich WJ (2005): Observations on the macroscopic digestive anatomy of the Himalayan tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus). Anat. Histol. Embryol. 34, 276-278.

Clauss M, Polster C, Kienzle E, Wiesner H, Baumgartner K, von Houwald F, Streich WJ, Dierenfeld E (2005): Energy and Mineral Nutrition and Water Intake in the Captive Indian Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis). Zoo Biol. 24, 1-14.

Clauss M, Polster C, Kienzle E, Wiesner H, Baumgartner K, von Houwald F, Ortmann S, Streich WJ, Dierenfeld ES (2005): Studies on digestive physiology and feed digestibilities in captive Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis). J. Anim. Physiol. Anim. Nutr. 89, 229-237.

Dierenfeld ES, Atkinson S, Craig M, Walker KC, Streich WJ, Clauss M (2005): Mineral Concentrations in Serum/Plasma and Liver Tissue of Captive and Free-Ranging Rhinoceros Species. Zoo Biol. 24 (2005), 51-72.

Fickel J, Schmidt A, Putze M, Spittler H, Ludwig A, Streich WJ, Pitra C: Genetic Structure of Populations of European brown hare: implications for Management. J. Wildl. Management 69(2), 770-780, 2005.

Frölich K, Hamblin C, Jung S, Ostrowski S, Mwanzia J, Streich WJ, Anderson J, Armstrong RM, Anajariyah S: Serological survaillance for selected viral agents in captive and free-ranging populations of Arabian Oryx (Oryx Leucoryx) from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirats. J. Wildl. Dis., 41(1), 2005, 67-79.

Frölich K, Streich WJ, Fickel J, Jung S, Truyen U, Hentschke J, Dedek J, Prager D, Latz N (2005): Epizootiologic investigations of Parvovirus Infections in Free-ranging Carnivores from Germany.  J. Wildl. Dis. 41 (1), 231-235.

Schwarm A, Ortmann S, Hofer H, Streich WJ, Flach EJ, Kühne R, Hummel J, Castell JC, Clauss M (2006): Digestion studies in captive Hippopotamidae: a group of large ungulates with an unusually low metabolic rate. J Anim Phys Anim Nutr 90, 300-308.

Clauss M, Castell JC, Kienzle E, Dierenfeld ES, Flach EJ, Behlert O, Ortmann S, Streich WJ, Hummel J, Hatt JM (2006): Digestion coefficients achieved by the black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis), a large browsing hindgut fermenter. J Anim Phys Anim Nutr 90, 325-334.

Clauss M, Castell JC, Kienzle E, Schramel P, Dierenfeld ES, Flach EJ, Behlert O, Hatt J-M, Streich WJ, Hummel J (2006): Macromineral Absorption in the Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) Compared with the Domestic Horse. J. Nutrition 136, 2017S-2020S.

Clauss M, Hofmann RR, Hummel J, Adamczewski J, Nygren K, Pitra C, Streich WJ, Reese S (2006): Macroscopic anatomy of the omasum of free-ranging moose (Alces alces) and muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) and a comparison of the omasal laminal surface area in 34 ruminant species. J. Zool. 270, 346-358.

Clauss M, Hummel J, Streich WJ (2006): The dissociation of the fluid and particle phase in the forestomach as a physiological characteristic of large grazing ruminants: an evaluation of available, comparable ruminant passage data. Eur J Wildl Res 52, 88-98.

Nijboer J, Clauss M, Olsthoorn M, Noordermeer W, Huisman TR, Verheyen V, van der Kuilen J, Streich WJ, Beynen AC (2006): Intake of Produce and Feces Quality in Javan Langur (Trachypithecus auratus auratus). J Zoo and Wildl Med 37(3), 366-372.

Schettler E, Steinbach F, Eschenbacher-Kaps I, Gerst K, Meussdoerffer F, Risch K, Streich WJ, Frölich K (2006): Surveillance for Prion Disease in Cervids, Germany. Emerging Infectious Diseases 12 (2), 319-322.

Streich WJ, Litzbarski H, Ludwig B, Ludwig S (2006): What triggers facultative winter migration of Great Bustard (Otis tarda) in Central Europe? Eur J Wildl Res 52, 48-53.

Widdig A, Nürnberg P, Bercovitch FB, Trefilov A, Berard JB, Kessler MJ, Schmidtke J, Streich JW, Krawczak M (2006): Consequences of group fission for the patterns of relatedness among rhesus macaques. Mol. Ecol 15, 3825-3832.

Clauss M, Pellegrini N, Castell JC, Kienzle E, Dierenfeld ES, Hummel J, Flach EJ, Streich WJ, Hatt J-M (2006): Antioxidant Status of Feces of Captive Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) in Relation to Dietary Tannin Supplementation. J. Vet Med. A 53, 319-322.

Widdig A, Streich WJ, Nürnberg P, Bercovitch FB, Krawczak M (2006): Paternal kin bias in the agonistic interventions of adult female rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). Behav Ecol and Sociobiol 61, 205-214.

Hummel J, Südekum K-H, Streich WJ, Clauss M (2006): Forage fermentation patterns and their implications for herbivore ingesta retention times. Functional Ecology 20, 989-1002.

Clauss M, Castell JC, Kienzle E, Schramel P, Dierenfeld ES, Flach EJ, Behlert O, Streich WJ, Hummel J, Hatt J-M: Mineral absorption in the black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) as compared to the domestic horse. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr, accepted.

Clauss M, Streich WJ, Schwarm A, Ortmann S, Hummel J: The relationship of food intake and ingesta passage predicts feeding ecology in two different megaherbivore groups. Oikos, accepted.

Clauss M, Castell JC,  Kienzle E, Dierenfeld ES, Flach EJ,  Behlert O, Ortmann S, Streich WJ, Hummel J, Hatt J-M: The influence of dietary tannin supplementation on digestive performance in captive black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis). J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr, accepted.

Liesegang A, Firzlaff U, Kiefer B, Streich WJ, Clauss M (2006): Different supplementation of minerals in bats and the consequences on bone mineral density. In: Zoo Animal Nutrition Vol III; Fidgett A, Clauss M, Eulenberger K, Hatt J-M, Hume I, Janssens G, Nijboer J (eds.), Filander Verlag, Fürth, pp.295-300.

Clauss M, Streich WJ, Schwarm A, Ortmann S, Hummel J (2007): The relationship of food intake and ingesta passage predicts feeding ecology in two different megaherbivore groups. Oikos 116, 209-216.

Hildebrandt TB, Drews B, Gaeth AP, Goeritz F, Hermes R, Schmitt D, Gray C, Rich P, Streich WJ, Short RV, MB Renfree (2007): Fetal age determination and development in elephants. P. Roy. Soc. Lond B Bio. Sc. P. Roy. Soc. Lond B 274, 323-331.

Clauss M, Wittenbrink MM, Castell JC, Kienzle E, Dierenfeld ES, Flach EJ, Hummel J, Streich WJ, Hatt J-M: Quantification of enterobacteriaceae in faeces of captive black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) in relation to dietary tannin supplementation. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr, accepted.

Speck S, Reiner B, Streich WJ, Reusch C,Wittenbrink MM (2007): Canine borreliosis: A laboratory diagnostic trial. Veterinary Microbiology 120, 132-141.

Frölich K, Fickel J, Ludwig A, Lieckfeldt D, Streich WJ, Jurcik R, Slamecka J, Wibbelt G (2007): New variants of European brown hare syndrome virus strains in free-ranging European brown hares (Lepus europaeus) from Slovakia. J. Wildl. Res. 43, 89-96.