Intestinal Parasites Of Baboons (Papio Cynocephalus Anubis ) And Chimpanzees (Pan Troglodytes ) In Gombe National Park

A survey of gastrointestinal parasites of nonhuman primates in Gombe National Park, Tanzania, was conducted during July and August 1989. Fresh fecal samples collected from 35 baboons (Papio cynocephalus anubis ) and 20 chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes ) were analyzed for intestinal parasites. Parasite i...

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Published in:Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine 2000-06, Vol.31 (2), p.176-178
Main Authors: Murray, S, Stem, C, Boudreau, B, Goodall, J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Pan troglodytes
Papio
Papio cynocephalus anubis
Primates
Protozoa
Schistosoma mansoni
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Summary:A survey of gastrointestinal parasites of nonhuman primates in Gombe National Park, Tanzania, was conducted during July and August 1989. Fresh fecal samples collected from 35 baboons (Papio cynocephalus anubis ) and 20 chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes ) were analyzed for intestinal parasites. Parasite identifications were based upon the size and appearance of eggs and larvae on both direct and fecal flotation examinations. Seven species of helminths and three species of protozoa were noted in the chimpanzees, and seven species of helminths, two species of trematodes, and one species of protozoa were noted in baboons. An unidentified parasite, with a thick egg shell similar to that of ascarids, was noted in both the chimpanzee and baboon population. Unfortunately a definitive identification of this parasite could not be made based upon egg size and morphology alone and insufficient numbers of larva were present to aid identification. One previously unreported parasite, Schistosoma mansoni, was identified in the baboon population. This is the first report of a schistosome in Gombe's nonhuman primate population.
ISSN:1042-7260
DOI:10.1043/1042-7260(2000)031(0176:IPOBPC)2.0.CO;2