Perfil lipêmico e glicêmico de quatis (Nasua nasua) de vida livre no Parque Nacional do Iguaçu

Abstract

The coati (Nasua sp.) is a species that has been insufficiently studied in various areas, both in wild and captive settings. In the region of Iguaçu National Park, these animals, even in the wild, frequently interact with humans and exhibit a certain affinity for them. This interaction can lead to alterations in their health due to the abundant food supplied by tourists. The objective of this study was to establish reference intervals for different serum parameters in wild Nasua nasua. Blood samples were collected from 18 individuals, regardless of age or sex, captured in Iguaçu National Park, Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná. The concentrations of serum albumin, total cholesterol, creatinine, glucose, triglycerides, and urea, as well as the activity of the enzymes alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, and gamma-glutamyl transferase, were determined using automated equipment. This represents a pioneering description of the reference interval for serum biochemical parameters in wild ring-tailed coatis from the Iguaçu Falls. The sample size and data distribution indicate that the mean values obtained are relatively low and may be increased for use in monitoring health, nutritional status, and diagnosing diseases in this population.