Parasites of the Reintroduced Iberian Lynx (<i>Lynx pardinus</i>) and Sympatric Mesocarnivores in Extremadura, Spain
The Iberian lynx (<i>Lynx pardinus</i>) is one of the most endangered felid species in the world. Conservation efforts have increased its population size and distribution and reinforced their genetic diversity through captive breeding and reintroduction programmes. Among several threats...
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| author | Ana M. Figueiredo Luís Madeira de Carvalho María J. P. González Rita T. Torres Samuel Pla Juan C. Núñez-Arjona Carmen Rueda Núria Vallverdú-Coll Fernando Silvestre Jorge Peña David Carmena Miguel A. Habela Rafael Calero-Bernal Carlos Fonseca Fernando Nájera |
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| description | The Iberian lynx (<i>Lynx pardinus</i>) is one of the most endangered felid species in the world. Conservation efforts have increased its population size and distribution and reinforced their genetic diversity through captive breeding and reintroduction programmes. Among several threats that the Iberian lynx faces, infectious and parasitic diseases have underlined effects on the health of their newly reintroduced populations, being essential to identify the primary sources of these agents and assess populations health status. To achieve this, 79 fresh faecal samples from Iberian lynx and sympatric mesocarnivores were collected in the reintroduction area of Extremadura, Spain. Samples were submitted to copromicroscopic analyses to assess parasite diversity, prevalence, and mean intensity of parasite burden. Overall, 19 (24.1%, ±15.1–35.0) samples were positive for at least one enteric parasite species. Parasite diversity and prevalence were higher in the Iberian lynx (43.8%) compared with the others mesocarnivores under study (e.g., the red fox <i>Vulpes vulpes</i> and the Egyptian mongoose <i>Herpestes ichneumon</i>). Ancylostomatidae and <i>Toxocara cati</i> were the most prevalent (15.6%) parasites. Obtained results revealed that Iberian lynx role as predator control might have reduced parasite cross-transmission between this felid and mesocarnivores due to their decreasing abundances. Surveillance programs must include regular monitoring of this endangered felid, comprising mesocarnivores, but also domestic/feral and wild cat communities. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-934f6a672b0241c9b9d8c4fe630cdbc22023-12-03T12:01:23ZengMDPI AGPathogens2076-08172021-03-0110327410.3390/pathogens10030274Parasites of the Reintroduced Iberian Lynx (<i>Lynx pardinus</i>) and Sympatric Mesocarnivores in Extremadura, SpainAna M. Figueiredo0Luís Madeira de Carvalho1María J. P. González2Rita T. Torres3Samuel Pla4Juan C. Núñez-Arjona5Carmen Rueda6Núria Vallverdú-Coll7Fernando Silvestre8Jorge Peña9David Carmena10Miguel A. Habela11Rafael Calero-Bernal12Carlos Fonseca13Fernando Nájera14Department of Biology and CESAM, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, PortugalCIISA—Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar em Sanidade Animal, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária, Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisboa, PortugalDGMA, Junta de Extremadura Consejería de Medio Ambiente y Rural, Políticas Agrarias y Territorio, Avda. Luis Ramallo S/N, 06800 Mérida, Badajoz, SpainDepartment of Biology and CESAM, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, PortugalFundación CBD-Hábitat, c/Gustavo Fernández Balbuena 2, Entreplanta, Oficina A, 28002 Madrid, SpainTragsatec, Gerencia de Calidad, Evaluación Ambiental y Biodiversidad, C/Julián Camarillo 6B, Planta 4, 28037 Madrid, SpainFundación CBD-Hábitat, c/Gustavo Fernández Balbuena 2, Entreplanta, Oficina A, 28002 Madrid, SpainFOTEX-Dirección General de Medio Ambiente, Junta de Extremadura, Avda. Luis Ramallo s/n, 06800 Mérida, Badajoz, SpainFundación CBD-Hábitat, c/Gustavo Fernández Balbuena 2, Entreplanta, Oficina A, 28002 Madrid, SpainDGMA, Junta de Extremadura Consejería de Medio Ambiente y Rural, Políticas Agrarias y Territorio, Avda. Luis Ramallo S/N, 06800 Mérida, Badajoz, SpainParasitology Reference and Research Laboratory, Spanish National Centre for Microbiology, Majadahonda, 28220 Madrid, SpainParasitology Area, Animal Health Department, University of Extremadura, Avda. de la Universidad s/n, 10003 Cáceres, SpainSALUVET, Animal Health Department, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Complutense University of Madrid, Ciudad Universitaria s/n, 28040 Madrid, SpainDepartment of Biology and CESAM, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, PortugalAsistencia Técnica de la Dirección General del Medio Natural y Desarrollo Sostenible de la Junta de Comunidades de Castilla-La Mancha, Plaza del Cardenal Siliceo s/n, 45071 Toledo, SpainThe Iberian lynx (<i>Lynx pardinus</i>) is one of the most endangered felid species in the world. Conservation efforts have increased its population size and distribution and reinforced their genetic diversity through captive breeding and reintroduction programmes. Among several threats that the Iberian lynx faces, infectious and parasitic diseases have underlined effects on the health of their newly reintroduced populations, being essential to identify the primary sources of these agents and assess populations health status. To achieve this, 79 fresh faecal samples from Iberian lynx and sympatric mesocarnivores were collected in the reintroduction area of Extremadura, Spain. Samples were submitted to copromicroscopic analyses to assess parasite diversity, prevalence, and mean intensity of parasite burden. Overall, 19 (24.1%, ±15.1–35.0) samples were positive for at least one enteric parasite species. Parasite diversity and prevalence were higher in the Iberian lynx (43.8%) compared with the others mesocarnivores under study (e.g., the red fox <i>Vulpes vulpes</i> and the Egyptian mongoose <i>Herpestes ichneumon</i>). Ancylostomatidae and <i>Toxocara cati</i> were the most prevalent (15.6%) parasites. Obtained results revealed that Iberian lynx role as predator control might have reduced parasite cross-transmission between this felid and mesocarnivores due to their decreasing abundances. Surveillance programs must include regular monitoring of this endangered felid, comprising mesocarnivores, but also domestic/feral and wild cat communities.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/10/3/274Iberian lynxmesocarnivoresparasitesAncylostomatidae<i>Toxocara cati</i><i>Trichuris</i> sp. |
| spellingShingle | Ana M. Figueiredo Luís Madeira de Carvalho María J. P. González Rita T. Torres Samuel Pla Juan C. Núñez-Arjona Carmen Rueda Núria Vallverdú-Coll Fernando Silvestre Jorge Peña David Carmena Miguel A. Habela Rafael Calero-Bernal Carlos Fonseca Fernando Nájera Parasites of the Reintroduced Iberian Lynx (<i>Lynx pardinus</i>) and Sympatric Mesocarnivores in Extremadura, Spain Pathogens Iberian lynx mesocarnivores parasites Ancylostomatidae <i>Toxocara cati</i> <i>Trichuris</i> sp. |
| title | Parasites of the Reintroduced Iberian Lynx (<i>Lynx pardinus</i>) and Sympatric Mesocarnivores in Extremadura, Spain |
| title_full | Parasites of the Reintroduced Iberian Lynx (<i>Lynx pardinus</i>) and Sympatric Mesocarnivores in Extremadura, Spain |
| title_fullStr | Parasites of the Reintroduced Iberian Lynx (<i>Lynx pardinus</i>) and Sympatric Mesocarnivores in Extremadura, Spain |
| title_full_unstemmed | Parasites of the Reintroduced Iberian Lynx (<i>Lynx pardinus</i>) and Sympatric Mesocarnivores in Extremadura, Spain |
| title_short | Parasites of the Reintroduced Iberian Lynx (<i>Lynx pardinus</i>) and Sympatric Mesocarnivores in Extremadura, Spain |
| title_sort | parasites of the reintroduced iberian lynx i lynx pardinus i and sympatric mesocarnivores in extremadura spain |
| topic | Iberian lynx mesocarnivores parasites Ancylostomatidae <i>Toxocara cati</i> <i>Trichuris</i> sp. |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/10/3/274 |
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