Vol. 15 No. 6 (2000): June
Case Report

A coprological survey of parasites of seven mammal groups at Silent Valley National Park, Kerala

Published 2000-06-21

Abstract

During an ecological study in Silent Valley National Park, fecal samples of seven mammalian taxa were collected and analysed for parasites.  The analysis revealed that Lion-tailed Macaques, Niligiri Langur, Leopard, Porcupine, Small Indian Civet and Toddy Cat were hosts to nematodes, except Sloth Bear.  Cestode infestation was recorded from Porcupine Small Indian Civet and trematodes were found inthe feces of Leopard and Toddy Cat.