Open AccessInfectious Diseases of North American Black Bears (Ursus americanus): Parasites (Part 2)
Author(s) -
Dale A. Zimmerman,
Mark Mitchell
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
wildlife rehabilitation bulletin
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2769-6960
pISSN - 1535-2242
DOI - 10.53607/wrb.v24.188
Subject(s) - ursus , wildlife , geography , ecology , zoology , biology , medicine , environmental health , population
Black bears (Ursus americanus) serve as an important keystone species within an ecosystem and can serve as sentinels for environmental health. Wildlife rehabilitators, biologists, and veterinarians working with these animals should familiarize themselves with infectious diseases commonly associated with these ursids. The purpose of this paper is to provide a literature review of the common endoparasites and ectoparasites associated with black bears.