Parasitic infection in captive wild mammals and birds in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

Congenital Anomalies Attending at Fetomaternal Wing of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Congenital anomaly (CA) can be defined as any abnormality present at birth, particularly a structural one which may be inherited genetically, acquired during the period of gestation or inflicted during parturition [1]. It covers a wide spectrum of structural dismorphism ranging from relatively minor problem with no serious medical or cosmetic consequence to major anomalies with exceptionally po...

Prevalence of parasitic infection in captive wild animals in Bir Moti Bagh mini zoo (Deer Park), Patiala, Punjab

AIM The study was conducted to know the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites of captive wild animals at Bir Moti Bagh Mini Zoo (Deer Park), Patiala, Punjab. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 31 fecal samples from eight species of captive animals including Civet cat (Viverra zibetha), Porcupine (Hystrix indica), Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus), Spotted deer (Axis axis), Black buck (Antelop...

Disease in Captive Wild Mammals and Birds: Incidence, Description and Comparison

or no basis for generalization on specific and group characteristics and reactions. Too often experimental work is not based upon facts including natural probabilities due to inherent weaknesses or tendencies in particular groups of animals. Normal human anatomy and physiology is almost invariably approached by the modern medical student from a comparative standpoint, but human pathology almost...

Caesarean of Lion (Panthera leo) at Dulahajra Safari Park, Bangladesh

A six years eight months pregnant lioness at the Dulahajara Safari Park, Chakoria, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, was presented with dystocia. This paper described the pre-, intra- and postoperative procedures including anesthetic protocol carried out and performing a caesarean section to remove dead fetuses and the successful recovery of the lioness without complications.

A welfare approach for captive wild birds