Parasite species of the endangered Iberian wolf (Canis lupus signatus) and a sympatric widespread carnivore.

摘要: Parasites have a profound impact on wildlife population dynamics. However, until some years ago, studies the occurrence and prevalence of parasites were neglected comparatively with humans domestic animals. In this study, we determined parasite two sympatric wild canids: endangered Iberian wolf (Canis lupus signatus) widespread red fox (Vulpes vulpes), in central Portugal. From November 2014 to July 2015, fresh fecal samples from both species collected monthly several transects distributed throughout study area. All submitted coprological techniques. total, 6 helminth (Crenosoma vulpis, Angiostrongylus vasorum, Toxocara canis, Trichuris Ancylostomatidae, Toxascaris leonina), protozoa (Balantidium coli) identified based size morphology. The was infected by seven different while four. present also fox. C. vulpis had higher fox, Ancylostomatidae most prevalent wolf. To our knowledge, is first isolated subpopulation Our results show that carnivores carry are concern as they pathogenic other We suggest surveillance programs must include monitoring protocols wildlife; particularly species.