Endoparasite prevalence in the mountain bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus spp. isaaci) population at Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy

Endoparasite prevalence in the mountain bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus spp. isaaci) population at Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy | Authorea try { document.documentElement.classList.add('js'); } catch (e) { } var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'G-8VDV14Y67G']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Skip to main content Preprints Collections Wiley Open Research IET Open Research Ecological Society of Japan All Collections About About Authorea FAQs Contact Us Quick Search anywhere Search for preprint articles, keywords, etc. Search Search ADVANCED SEARCH SCROLL Ecology and Evolution This is a preprint and has not been peer reviewed. Data may be preliminary. 27 May 2025 V1 Latest version Share on Endoparasite prevalence in the mountain bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus spp. isaaci) population at Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy Authors : SAMUEL MAHIGA 0000-0002-3128-3360 [email protected] , Evans Mwangi 0000-0003-4796-0159 , Robert Aruho , Joyce Omari , and Paul Webala Authors Info & Affiliations https://doi.org/10.22541/au.174834008.81428066/v1 Published Ecology and Evolution Version of record Peer review timeline 309 views 200 downloads Contents Abstract Supplementary Material Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share Abstract Mountain bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci) are critically endangered antelopes found only in Kenya’s montane forests. The need to re-establish a viable, healthy and self-sustaining population is urgent. With less than 100 individuals left in the wild and rapidly declining, the impact of endoparasites remains largely unstudied. We opportunistically collected and analyzed the fecal samples from a reintroduced- population over a two-year period using random focal sampling method. Coccidia and Strongylids as the predominant gastrointestinal parasites. Infestation levels of coccidia varied significantly by season (χ2 = 1.50.707, p < 0.01) and age group (χ2 = 2, 97.471p < 0.01. Strongylids infestation exhibited significant variation only among age groups. These results expand information on endoparasite affecting the species. Researchers and health authorities are particularly concerned about endoparasites of zoonotic significance. Supplementary Material File (mahiga_et_al.docx) Download 80.88 KB Information & Authors Information Version history V1 Version 1 27 May 2025 Peer review timeline Published Ecology and Evolution Version of Record 31 Mar 2026 Published Copyright This work is licensed under a Non Exclusive No Reuse License. Collection Ecology and Evolution Keywords ecosystem evolutionary ecology natural history terrestrial vertebrate Authors Affiliations SAMUEL MAHIGA 0000-0002-3128-3360 [email protected] University of Nairobi View all articles by this author Evans Mwangi 0000-0003-4796-0159 University of Nairobi View all articles by this author Robert Aruho Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy View all articles by this author Joyce Omari University of Nairobi View all articles by this author Paul Webala Maasai Mara University View all articles by this author Metrics & Citations Metrics Article Usage 309 views 200 downloads .FvxKWukQNSOunydq8rnd { width: 100px; } Citations Download citation SAMUEL MAHIGA, Evans Mwangi, Robert Aruho, et al. Endoparasite prevalence in the mountain bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus spp. isaaci) population at Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy. Authorea . 27 May 2025. 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Chiyo, Changes in Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections in the Mountain Bongo Following Reintroduction to Kenya, African Journal of Ecology, 64 , 2, (2026). https://doi.org/10.1111/aje.70160 Crossref Edward M. King'ori, Patrick I. Chiyo, Mathias Behangana, Unveiling the Hidden Threat: Diversity of Ticks Infesting the Critically Endangered Mountain Bongo in Kenya, African Journal of Ecology, 63 , 8, (2025). https://doi.org/10.1111/aje.70129 Crossref Loading... View Options View options PDF View PDF Figures Tables Media Share Share Share article link Copy Link Copied! Copying failed. 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