Endoparasites of the European hare (Lepus europaeus) (Pallas, 1778) in central Italy

Abstract

Brown hare (Lepus europaeus) populations in Europe have declined through decades due to several, but not clear yet, factors. Parasite infections and diseases are some of the causes that directly affected the survival and breeding rates of animal population.

Keywords

• brown hare
• necroscopical analysis
• coprological analysis
• host-parasite