Publications by authors named "Hector Gago"
Small undisturbed patches in urban environments serve as important refuges for wildlife, e.g., hedgehogs.
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- The study investigates how different factors, like host species, sex, and environmental conditions, influence tick populations on hedgehogs in various habitats in eastern Spain.
- Researchers captured 215 hedgehogs and analyzed 356 ticks from four species, revealing that male hedgehogs had higher tick infestations than females, influenced by tick species characteristics.
- The findings suggest that in urbanized areas, hedgehogs may contribute to the spread of tick-borne diseases, highlighting the need to monitor wildlife ticks for potential health risks to humans and pets.