Retrospective study of morbidity and mortality of captive jaguars (Panthera onca) in North America: 1982–2002

Abstract 10.1002/zoo.20112.abs One hundred seventy-two medical records of captive jaguars (Panthera onca) were examined from 30 American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) institutions housing jaguars between 1982–2002. The study determined common causes of morbidity and mortality, and the influence of age, gender, and melengestrol-acetate (MGA) exposure on these rates. The most common causes of morbidity […]