The gut microbiomes of birds and other animals are increasingly being studied in ecological
and evolutionary contexts. Numerous studies on birds and reptiles have made inferences …

Alligator mississippiensis (American alligator), a member of order Crocodilia, lives in
bacteria-laden environments but is not often known to succumb to bacterial infections. Their …

Reptiles and amphibians are largely present in many environments, including domestic
areas when they are kept as pet animals. They often harbor zoonotic pathogens, which can …

The genus Edwardsiella, previously residing in the family Enterobacteriaceae and now a
member of the family Hafniaceae, is currently composed of five species, although the …

Host defense peptides (HDPs) represent an alternative way to address the emergence of
antibiotic resistance. Crocodylians are interesting species for the study of these molecules …

Sentinel species such as crocodilians are used to monitor the health of ecosystems.
However, few studies have documented the presence of zoonotic diseases in wild …

Abstract β-defensin host defense peptides are important components of the innate immune
system of vertebrates. Although evidence of their broad antimicrobial, antibiofilm and …

Edwardsiellosis is an important bacterial disease of fish, birds, reptiles and mammals. This
study was conducted to describe the histopathology and etiology of the disease caused by …

Crocodylus acutus has undergone severe past declines due to overexploitation and habitat
loss. There are conservation measures in most regions and established captive breeding …

Tourism has become a major socio-economic activity and one of the fastest-growing sectors
of Ghana. However, this rapid expansion has contributed to detrimental effects …