Looking like the locals - gut microbiome changes post-release in an endangered species
Abstract Background Captivity presents extreme lifestyle changes relative to the wild, and evidence of microbiome dysbiosis in captive animals is growing. The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in host health. Whilst captive breeding and subsequent reintroduction to the wild is important for conser...
Main Authors: | Rowena Chong, Catherine E. Grueber, Samantha Fox, Phil Wise, Vanessa R. Barrs, Carolyn J. Hogg, Katherine Belov |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-10-01
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Series: | Animal Microbiome |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42523-019-0012-4 |
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