This paper is published as part of a special feature called “Recent Advances in the Conservation of African Mammals”.
#Madagascar #carnivores #conservation

Special thanks to the co-authors Luke Dollar, Olivier Rasolofoniaina, Julie Pomerantz, and thinking of Pierrot Rahajanirina.

We establish hematological and biochemical reference intervals for free-ranging Fosa (Cryptoprocta ferox) across Madagascar and compare them with captive individuals, highlighting the need for population-specific benchmarks to accurately assess health and guide conservation efforts.

Many thanks to an amazing group of co-authors including @bennyrice.bsky.social @jessmetcalf.bsky.social, @sarachelaghma.bsky.social. And special shoutout to Billy Hinson an undergrad at @eastcarolinauniv.bsky.social for his first paper!

Free ranging lemurs show significantly lower #Toxoplasma gondii seroprevalence
compared to other primate superfamilies. Seroprevalence in lemurs was lower than expected for their level of terrestriality,
supporting the role of evolutionary history in shaping susceptibility.