Analysis of the Gut Microbiome of Wild and Captive Père David’s Deer

Père David’s deer (Elaphurus davidianus or milu) is a highly endangered species originating from China, and many deer are currently being raised in captivity for gradual re-introduction to the wild. Wild and captive deer currently live in the same region but have vastly different diets. In this stud...

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Main Authors: Cheng-He Sun, Hong-Yi Liu, Bin Liu, Bao-Dong Yuan, Chang-Hu Lu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmicb.2019.02331/full