Gross Morphological Studies on the Kidney of Indian Leopard (Panthera pardus)

Abstract

Kidneys of three leopards comprised the study material during the present investigation. Both right and left kidneys were placed at the sublumbar region with the left one placed posterior to the right one. The kidneys were bean shaped, smooth surfaced and had prominent superficial vascularization. Longitudinal section revealed
outer cortex, external and internal medulla. Para cortex and renal columns were not prominent. Cortical rays were not much distinct. The renal pelvis was less developed and had minimal amount of fat. The right kidney was larger and heavier than the left.