Analysis on gut microbiota diversity of wild Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) from three regions of Yunnan Province

Analysis on gut microbiota diversity of wild Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) from three regions of Yunnan Province

Abstract Studying the gut microbiome diversity of Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) is crucial for understanding their environmental adaptability, health status, and conservation needs. In this study, high-throughput sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene was utilized to analyze and compare the microbial c...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Zeya Yang, Yixuan Wang, Yuhan Wang, Jiuxuan Zhou, Ruimei Wang, Mingfei Shi, Mingwei Bao, Binghui Wang, Ruiling Yuan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-07-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Asian elephant (Elephas maximus)
Gut microbiome diversity and richness
Gut microbiome function
Wild Asian elephant management
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-06798-w
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!

Internet

https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-06798-w

Similar Items