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Hematology and serum biochemistry of free-ranging mantled howler monkeys (Alouatta palliata) at La Pacifica, Costa Rica.
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Journal of medical primatology [J Med Primatol] 2024 Aug; Vol. 53 (4), pp. e12720. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Background: Hematologic and blood biochemical values are key tools for assessing primate health. A long-term behavioral study of howler monkeys at a single site (La Pacífica, Guanacaste, Costa Rica), afforded the opportunity to develop baseline values for a large group of animals, evaluating differences between adult males and females and comparing to a report in the same population two decades later.<br />Methods: In 1998, 64 free-ranging mantled howler monkeys were anesthetized and sampled for hematologic and biochemical analysis.<br />Results: Blood analysis is reported for 29 adult females, 9 juvenile females, 19 adult males and 3 juvenile males. Four adults were excluded due to external injury or disease. There were few significant differences between adult females, juvenile females, and adult males.<br />Conclusions: Baseline blood parameters are useful for determining normal values for howler monkey populations. The values for total protein, blood urea nitrogen, glucose, liver enzymes and potassium differed from a later study in 2019 may indicate changes that are influencing howler monkey health.<br /> (© 2024 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1600-0684
- Volume :
- 53
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of medical primatology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 38958239
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jmp.12720