Helminth Parasite Prevalence in the Endangered Ethiopian Wolf (Canis simensis) in Web Valley, Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia

A comprehensive study on the Ethiopian wolf (Canis simensis), Africa's most endangered carnivore, reveals a high prevalence of helminth parasites in the Bale Mountains National Park. The research found that 98% of fecal samples from 43 wolves contained eggs from multiple parasite species, with Capillaria spp. and Trichuris vulpis being the most common. Notably, concurrent infections involving up to seven parasite species were observed, with a significant association between female wolves and higher infection levels. The study highlights the severe contamination of the environment by intestinal parasites, emphasizing the urgent need for regular control measures, public education, and further epidemiological research in both Ethiopian wolves and domestic dogs within the park.

Mengistu, G. A., Kebede, N., & Abdella, F. (2024). Helminth Parasite Prevalence in the Endangered Ethiopian Wolf (Canis simensis) in Web Valley, Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia. Journal of Parasitology Research, 2024(1). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/6057393