Abstract

Eeffect of different habitat, salt-loading and dehydration on the kidney ultrastructure and function of Red Fox Vulpes vulpes and Fennec Fox Vulpes zerda are investigated. Red Fox are found in wet habitat, however, Fennec Fox in sand dune habitat of arid areas in desert. Transmission electron micrograph of glomerulus, proximal and distal convoluted tubules are investigated, Blood urea, serum creatinine, and uric acid of the two fox species are done. These investigations are carried out on normal, salt-loaded and dehydrated individuals of the two species.

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