Impact of Environmental Food Intake on the Gut Microbiota of Endangered Pere David's Deer: Primary Evidence for Population Reintroduction.

ABSTRACT: Reintroduction has been successful in re-establishing several endangered wild animals in their historical habitats, including Père David's deer (Elaphurus davidianus). Continuous monitoring of reintroduced individuals is essential for improving the sustainability of ex situ conservation efforts. Despite an increased recognition of the significance of the gut microbiome for animal health, the correlation between diet and the gut microbiome in E. davidianus is unclear. In this study, 15 fresh fecal samples of E. davidianus were collected from Tianjin Qilihai Wetland and the association between dietary and gut microbiota composition was evaluated. Microscopic observations showed that Nymphoides peltata [relative density (RD = 0.3514), Phragmites australis (R

SUBMITTER: Mo Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10931168 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature