Ectoparasites of the European wildcat (Felis silvestris) in Germany.

ABSTRACT: Understanding the impact of parasites on wildlife populations is an important aspect of conservation management. However, research on ectoparasites in wildlife can be difficult, as examinations of live animals which are not habituated to human handling are often impossible. The European wildcat (Felis silvestris) is a strictly protected wildlife species whose population has been recovering in Germany in recent decades. Several studies from different European countries have investigated the parasitological status of European wildcat populations. However, most of these studies assessed endoparasite infections, whereas ectoparasite infestations have often been neglected. To fill this knowledge gap for wildcats in Germany, 131 dead found specimens were examined for ectoparasites by macr

SUBMITTER: Bisterfeld K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11407961 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature