Variation in the gut microbiota of wild Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) likely reflects diet shifts between snow-free and snow seasons

Abstract Background The gut microbiota plays an important role in mediating the physiology, immunity, growth and development of animals. The composition of animals’ gut microbiota can be used to make a reasonable assessment of their state of health. The Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) is a semi-aquatic...

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Published in:	BMC Microbiology
Main Authors:	Hailong Dou, Xin Zhang, Guangzhao Chen, Yining Chen, Qiu Shen, Haitao Yang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-10-01
Subjects:	Eurasian otter Gut microbiota 16S rRNA gene Wildlife conservation
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-025-04352-2