First Record of Parasites from Cougars (Puma concolor) in Manitoba, Canada

Authors

  • O. K. Dare Centre for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control, Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K9
  • W. G. Watkins Wildlife Branch, Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship, Box 24, 200 Saulteaux Crescent, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3J 3W3

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22621/cfn.v126i4.1378

Keywords:

helminths, cestode, tapeworms, nematode, roundworms, Cougar, Puma concolor, Taenia omissa, Toxocara cati, Manitoba

Abstract

Cougars (Puma concolor) are a rare sighting in Manitoba. This is the first report on Cougar parasites in Manitoba and the first record of Taenia omissa for the province. These data provide an important baseline that will inform future research on parasite profiles and predator–prey interactions between these large carnivores and other wildlife in the province.

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2013-04-22

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