| Abstrak/Abstract |
Wild orangutan populations exist in an increasingly fragile state. As numbers
continue to decline and populations became fragmented, the overall health of remaining
individuals becomes increasingly at risk. Parasitic infections can have a serious impact on
the health of wild orangutans, and can be fatal. It has been reported that rehabilitated
individuals demonstrate a higher prevalence of parasitic diseases, and it is possible that
they may spread these infections to wild orangutans upon reintroduction. |
