Journal of Veterinary Clinics (한국임상수의학회지)

The Korean Society of Veterinary Clinics (한국임상수의학회)
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Retrospective Survey on the Mortality of Non-human Primates at Everland Zoological Gardens(1976-1999)

에버랜드 동물원에서 사육중인 영장류의 폐사원인 분석(1976-1999)

  • Published : 2000.06.01
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Abstract

The mortalities of the monkeys that have been raised in Everland Zoological Gardens within a designated period (1976-1999) were retrospectively analyzed based on the clinical charts and/or autopsy reports. During that period, a total of 161monkeys from 8 species were died. Noninfectious and traumatic factors, respiratory and digestive disorders account for the majority of cause of death. 62% of the death was concentrated in the winter season. The mortality of female and male was 53 and 47%, respectively. The mortality of adult monkey(62%) due to neoplasia and senile changes.

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