Reference hematological and plasma biochemical values are presented for the greater glider (Petauroides volans) at Tumut (southeastern New South Wales, Australia). Nineteen animals were sampled during a capture period of 1 wk in August 1999. Values for red cell counts were significantly higher in male animals (x̄ ± SE; males: 5.6 ± 0.1; females: 5.2 ± 0.1). Young animals had higher white cell counts than older ones (x̄ ± SE; young: 4.9 ± 0.4; older: 2.8 ± 0.4). Lymphocytes were the predominant white blood cell type in this species.
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1 April 2001
Hematological and Plasma Biochemical Values of the Greater Glider in Australia
K. L. Viggers,
D. B. Lindenmayer
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Journal of Wildlife Diseases
Vol. 37 • No. 2
April 2001
Vol. 37 • No. 2
April 2001
biochemistry
greater glider
hematology
Petauroides volans
reference values