First hematological and biochemical data in a rehabilitated giant pangolin (Smutsia gigantea) from southern Cameroon

Authors

Montblanc, M., Harvey-Carroll, J., Vanassche, J., Donaldson, M., Connelly, E., Hywood, L.

Abstract

Giant pangolin (Smutsia gigantea) is one of the least studied pangolin species worldwide, with no published hematological and biochemical data available. We report the first blood parameters from a rehabilitated adult male from Campo Maan National Park (southern Cameroon). Hematological and biochemical findings are described and discussed in relation to available data from other pangolin species. These preliminary results provide the first reference framework for this species and highlight their relevance for clinical assessment, health monitoring, and conservation management.

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