Human-mediated changes to natural ecosystems have consequences for both ecosystem
and human health. Historically, efforts to preserve or restore 'biodiversity'can seem to be in …

In recent years, emerging sequencing technologies and computational tools have driven a
tidal wave of research on host-associated microbiomes, particularly the gut microbiome …

The Cervidae family has a wide distribution due to its adaptation to numerous ecological
environments, which allows it to develop a diverse microbial community in its digestive tract …

Simple Summary Dietary selection affects the survival and health of mammals under winter,
high-energy supplemental feeding (SF) is one of the commonly used strategies for captive …

Mammal gastrointestinal tracts harbor diverse bacterial communities that play important
roles in digestion, development, behavior, and immune function. Although, there is an …

Conservation research has historically been conducted at the macro level, focusing on
animals and plants and their role in the wider ecosystem. However, there is a growing …

Introduction Brucella abortus is the causative agent of brucellosis in cattle and in humans,
resulting in economic losses in the agricultural sector and representing a major threat to …

Roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) are found in various habitats, from pure forest cultures to
agricultural areas and mountains. In adapting to the geographically and seasonally …

Abstract In sub-Saharan Africa, goat farming has shown to be a significant intervention in the
fight against poverty. However, the productivity of goats is threatened by several challenges …

Humans are a major evolutionary force on wildlife via artificial selection. While often
explored through the lens of extractive interactions (eg, hunting) able to favour certain …