Olugbenga Samuel Babatunde

Prevalence of Ecto- and Gastrointestinal Parasites of Hemidactylus frenatus (Schlegel) in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria

Olugbenga Samuel Babatunde, Titus Adeniyi Olusi, Iyabo Adepeju Simon-Oke, Monday David, Blessing Adejoh & Akinbode Ayekooto Olonisakin · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2025

The wall gecko is found in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions. It is a nocturnal species that seeks shelter during the daytime and emerges at dusk to forage throughout the night. This small lizard has become established in areas near human habitation in the tropics...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i3689

Survey of Ecto- and Gastrointestinal Parasites of Wild Cane Rats (Thryonomys swinderianus) in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria

Monday Chukwudi David, Titus Adeniyi Olusi, Iyabo Adepeju Simon-Oke & Olugbenga Samuel Babatunde · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2025

Background: Wild cane rats (Thryonomys swinderianus) are highly susceptible to infestations by ectoparasites and gastrointestinal parasites, posing significant zoonotic and veterinary health risks. This study investigates the prevalence and intensity of ectoparasites and gastroin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajp/2025/v8i1211

Prevalence and Diversity of Ectoparasites Associated with Wild Animals Sold as Bushmeat in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

Taiwo Boluwatife Adetimehin, Adebayo Victor Akeju, Akinbode Ayekooto Olonisakin, Titus Adeniyi Olusi & Olugbenga Samuel Babatunde · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2026

Background: Bushmeat consumption remains common in many parts of Nigeria, but contact with wild animals may expose hunters, traders, handlers, and consumers to ectoparasites of public health importance and possible zoonotic infections. Despite the frequent consumption of bushmeat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2026/v47i61754