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Furley, C.W., 1986. Veterinary work at Howletts and Port Lympne. Help Newsletter, Port Lympne 8: 16-17, fig. 1

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Location: World
Subject: Diseases - Parasites
Species: Sumatran Rhino


Original text on this topic:
The newly arrived male 'Torgamba' - a dung sample revealed a very mild infestation with the trematode Fasciolopsis buski. This parasite is normally carried by wild pigs in the Far East, though it may occur in tapirs, and in man.

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