Wild African elephants (Loxodonta africana) are commonly infected with intestinal strongyle parasites. Relatively few studies have been carried out on the parasites of free-ranging wild animal species and this led to a lack of baseline parasitological data. This is a concern because gastrointestinal parasites can have an important influence on fitness and survival, particularly in populations of endangered species. Seasonal gastrointestinal parasite load assessments, guides ecologist on other wildlife species since elephants are keystone species. The McMaster method is used by other researchers to investigate seasonal variations of trematodes, Cestodes and nematode eggs in the faec
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