Parasitic Infection of Amphibians from an Open Dumpsite and Otofure, the Host Community in Ovia North East LGA, Edo State, Nigeria
Open dumpsites provide ample and stable food sources for most animals, but they also make them more
susceptible to illnesses and pollutants. Amphibians are typically drawn to these areas because of the abundance of prey and
relative moisture. However, the ongoing burning at the dumpsite may jeopardize any creature that lives in this ecosystem.
The purpose of this study was to assess amphibian diversity and parasite infections at an open dumpsite and its host town,
Otofure, in Ovia North-East Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria.