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First record of coccidiosis in Wolves, Canis Lupus

January 1, 1999

Three 4-month-old Wolf (Canis lupus) pups in the Superior National Forest of Minnesota died during August and September 1997, apparently from coccidiosis. This appears to be the first record of coccidiosis in Wolves.

Citation Information

Publication Year 1999
Title First record of coccidiosis in Wolves, Canis Lupus
Authors Mech L. David, H.J. Kurtz
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Canadian Field-Naturalist
Index ID 70021460
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse