A study on the morphoquantitative and cytological characteristics of the bulbar conjunctiva of the maned wolf (<i>Chrysocyon brachyurus; Illiger, 1815</i>)

Garcia, Débora de Oliveira; Estrela, Giselli Capareli; Soares, Roberta Teixeira Gomes; Paulino, Daniel; Jorge, Adriana Torrecilhas; Aldrovani, Marcela; Sasahara, Taís Harumi de Castro; Honsho, Cristiane dos Santos

doi:10.1111/ahe.12647

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“…Samples for cytological analysis, as described in a study in Brazil (de Oliveira Garcia et al., 2021), were not taken but can be considered in further studies. These samples can help understand the ocular physiological and pathological responses in the species (de Oliveira Garcia et al., 2021).…”

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“…The maned wolf, Chrysocyon brachyurus (Illiger, 1815), is the largest canid in South America (Dietz, 1985). It is distinguishable from other South American canids, as an adult, by its fur that can vary from orange to golden red in colour, and the long mane that becomes more evident in the juvenile stage and lasts throughout life (Dietz, 1984).…”

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Rescue and rehabilitation of maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) in Paraguay: Case description

Vetter Hiebert,

Petters Cabrera,

Benítez del Puerto

et al. 2024

Veterinary Medicine & Sci

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The maned wolf, Chrysocyon brachyurus, is the largest South American canid, with a natural distribution that stretches across Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. The present study reports the case of a rescued specimen of maned wolf that underwent a rehabilitation process in Paraguay, starting in October 2020 with its rescue, and finalising in May 2021 with the reintroduction. Herein, we document findings regarding the general management, biometrics, feeding and environmental enrichment; chemical immobilisation and monitoring; haematology, blood biochemistry and specific serology‐relevant pathogens; skin examination and bone marrow cytology; orthopaedic, ophthalmological and dental evaluation; abdominal and cardiac ultrasonography; radiology and copro‐parasitology. Main findings include the feeding habits of the individual and enrichment opportunities. The animal weighed 7 kg on arrival, with an estimated age of 5 months, and 18 kg on reintroduction, with an estimated age of 1 year. The animal tested negative to serologic tests for Brucella canis, Dirofilaria, canine distemper, Toxoplasmosis and canine parvovirus. Leptospira testing showed antibodies against L. grippotyphosa on both samplings, L. wolffi and L. ictero on the first sampling, and L. pomona on the second sampling. Abdominal organs were examined and measured through ultrasound evaluation and kidneys showed no alterations. Echocardiography showed preserved mitral, tricuspid and aortic valve flows, but turbulent pulmonary valve flow. Copro‐parasitology reported the presence of Lagochilascaris sp. and Balantidium sp. All the information gathered aided in diagnosing the health status of the individual, and the response to environmental enrichment helped assess the behaviour, which led to the suggestion of reintroducing the animal. These data constitute the first published health check of a maned wolf in Paraguay, which can contribute to the species’ conservation in the country. The protocol presented in this study can serve as a basis for developing an action plan for the maned wolf in Paraguay.

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