Hematologic and serum biochemical reference intervals for wild eastern quolls (Dasyurus viverrinus): Variation by age, sex, and season.

The observed age, sex, and seasonal variation reflect differences in the timing of growth and reproductive stressors, which interact with seasonal energetic demands. Our findings highlight the importance of using age-, sex-, and season-specific RIs for clinical evaluation of eastern quolls, as species-level RIs will inadvertently smooth and mask important seasonal fluctuations that reflect reproductive status at different times.