Parasites, by definition, have a negative effect on their host. However, in wild mammal
health and conservation research, sub‐lethal infections are commonly assumed to have …

Acanthocephalan peritonitis (AP; trans-intestinal migration of acanthocephalan parasites
into the peritoneal cavity resulting in severe peritonitis), is a common cause of mortality in …

There are a lot of factors that influence an animal's health and whether they are susceptible
to disease. The immune system is made up of specialized cells that fight off invaders like …

Acanthocephalans are common intestinal parasites of marine mammals, the most
widespread of which is the genus Corynosoma. In this study, parasite infrapopulations of two …

The purpose of this section of the feasibility study is to provide information on the potential
health and welfare hazards that may negatively impact the success of reintroducing sea …

Compilation of this bibliography is intended to be a contributing resource in support of the
“North American Otter Chronicles”. The Chronicles provide information on current and …

Sub-lethal infections by helminth parasites are generally considered unimportant for wildlife
fitness. However, data on the sub-lethal effects of parasites, combined with the effects of …