A comparison of intestinal parasite infections and activity budgets in three free-ranging vs. enclosure-housed lemur species (Lemur catta, Varecia rubra, and Eulemur mongoz)

Authors

Angela M. Achorn, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
Jeffrey Winking, Texas A & M University - College Station

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-2021

Abstract

This study examines how range size affects intestinal parasite infections, and how such infections affect activity budgets in captive lemurs. There were no differences in parasite richness or intensity attributable to habitat type. However, there was a strong suggestion that parasite loads reduce activity levels.

Comments

© 2021 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

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Recommended Citation

Achorn, Angela, and Jeffrey Winking. "A comparison of intestinal parasite infections and activity budgets in three free‐ranging vs. enclosure‐housed lemur species (Lemur catta, Varecia rubra, and Eulemur mongoz)." Journal of Medical Primatology 50.3 (2021): 189-192. https://doi.org/10.1111/jmp.12523

Publication Title

Journal of Medical Primatology

DOI

10.1111/jmp.12523