PATHO-ANATOMICAL FINDINGS OF WILD ANIMALS IN ZOO : (XI) Autopsy of Lama glama died from Sun-and Heat-Stroke

Abstract

A lama glama died from sun-and heat-stroke after very hot and humid days in summer of 1956. Causes of death were not, otherwise, recognized. We dissected the animal and obtained following findings ; 1) High degree of stagnation in the region of N. splanicus. 2) Stagnation and edema of both lungs. 3) Edema of epiglottis. 4) Subendocardial hemorrhage (right ventricle and atrium). 5) Slight degree of cloudy swelling of liver and kidneys. 6) Fluidity of the blood.