Pinnipeds are exposed to anthropogenic and environmental stressors, including disease,
and these can, in turn, affect their immune system, health, and viability. The endemic …

As a top predator, the endangered Australian sea lion (Neophoca cinerea) is a sentinel of
ecosystem change, where population trends can reflect broader shifts in the marine …

The Australian sea lion (Neophoca cinerea) is endangered and declining, with high pup
mortality additional to low fecundity. This thesis investigates infectious disease contribution …

The Australian sea lion (Neophoca cinerea) experiences high pup mortality of seasonally
alternating severity, partly attributed to endemic hookworm (Uncinaria sanguinis) infection …

Understanding the fundamental factors influencing the epidemiology of wildlife disease is
essential to determining the impact of disease on individual health and population …

Parasites can have both direct and indirect impacts on organisms through changes in
health, growth, reproductive success, behaviour and survival. This research investigates the …

The gut microbiota is essential for the development and maintenance of the hosts' immune
system, and disturbances can impact host health. This study aimed to determine if topical …

The gut microbiota is essential for the development and maintenance of the hosts' immune
system. Disturbances to the gut microbiota in early life stages can result in long-lasting …

Abstract Evaluation of the health status of free-ranging populations is important for
understanding the impact of disease on individuals and on population demography and …

A placebo-controlled study was used to investigate the effectiveness of ivermectin to treat
hookworm (Uncinaria sanguinis) and lice (Antarctophthirus microchir) infections in free …