Abstract

Identification of nematode and trematode of digestive system in sumatran elephant was done to reserve species and prevalence at Elephant conservation Center, Way Kambas National Park. The sampling was conducted using stratified random sampling, identification by native and counting for eggs worms by Mc.Master methods. Strongylus sp. (nematode) and Paramphistomum sp. (trematode) were identified by native method. Prevalence was 60 % including; elephant (1-3 years) 40 % nematodes and 20 % trematodes; adult female (19-46 years) 20 % nematodes and 80 % trematodes, adult male (19-36 years) 40 % trematodes. Keywords: Elephas maximus sumatranus, nematodes, trematodes, Elephant Conservation Center, Way Kambas National Park

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