Captivity Reduces Diversity and Shifts Composition of the Great Bustard (Otis tarda dybowskii) Microbiome
ABSTRACT Captivity offers protection for endangered species, but for bustards, captive individuals face a higher risk of disease and exhibit lower reintroduction success rates. Changes in the diversity of host bacterial and fungal microbiota may be a significant factor influencing reintroduction suc...
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| description | ABSTRACT Captivity offers protection for endangered species, but for bustards, captive individuals face a higher risk of disease and exhibit lower reintroduction success rates. Changes in the diversity of host bacterial and fungal microbiota may be a significant factor influencing reintroduction success. The great bustard (Otis tarda) is a globally recognized endangered bird species. Previous research on the gut microbiota of the great bustard has been limited, hindering effective conservation efforts. Therefore, this study utilized high‐throughput sequencing of the 16S rRNA and Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) genes to compare the gut bacterial and fungal microbiota of great bustards in different environments. The results revealed a significant decline in alpha diversity and notable changes in microbial community structure in captive environments. Changes in diet and habitat are likely major factors contributing to these shifts. Consequently, managing rescued wild animals by increasing dietary diversity and exposure to natural environmental reservoirs may enhance the success rate of reintroduction efforts. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ac651830c9824b038a33c786452b135b2025-01-29T05:08:41ZengWileyEcology and Evolution2045-77582025-01-01151n/an/a10.1002/ece3.70836Captivity Reduces Diversity and Shifts Composition of the Great Bustard (Otis tarda dybowskii) MicrobiomeZhiyuan Lu0Zhucheng Wang1Hexue Jia2Derong Meng3Dayong Wu4College of Life Sciences Cangzhou Normal University Cangzhou ChinaCollege of Life Sciences Cangzhou Normal University Cangzhou ChinaCollaborative Innovation Center for Wetland Conservation and Green Development of Hebei Province Hengshui University Hengshui ChinaCollege of Life Sciences Cangzhou Normal University Cangzhou ChinaHebei Key Laboratory of Wetland Ecology and Conservation Hengshui ChinaABSTRACT Captivity offers protection for endangered species, but for bustards, captive individuals face a higher risk of disease and exhibit lower reintroduction success rates. Changes in the diversity of host bacterial and fungal microbiota may be a significant factor influencing reintroduction success. The great bustard (Otis tarda) is a globally recognized endangered bird species. Previous research on the gut microbiota of the great bustard has been limited, hindering effective conservation efforts. Therefore, this study utilized high‐throughput sequencing of the 16S rRNA and Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) genes to compare the gut bacterial and fungal microbiota of great bustards in different environments. The results revealed a significant decline in alpha diversity and notable changes in microbial community structure in captive environments. Changes in diet and habitat are likely major factors contributing to these shifts. Consequently, managing rescued wild animals by increasing dietary diversity and exposure to natural environmental reservoirs may enhance the success rate of reintroduction efforts.https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.70836conservationgreat bustardgut microbiotahigh‐throughput sequencing |
| spellingShingle | Zhiyuan Lu Zhucheng Wang Hexue Jia Derong Meng Dayong Wu Captivity Reduces Diversity and Shifts Composition of the Great Bustard (Otis tarda dybowskii) Microbiome Ecology and Evolution conservation great bustard gut microbiota high‐throughput sequencing |
| title | Captivity Reduces Diversity and Shifts Composition of the Great Bustard (Otis tarda dybowskii) Microbiome |
| title_full | Captivity Reduces Diversity and Shifts Composition of the Great Bustard (Otis tarda dybowskii) Microbiome |
| title_fullStr | Captivity Reduces Diversity and Shifts Composition of the Great Bustard (Otis tarda dybowskii) Microbiome |
| title_full_unstemmed | Captivity Reduces Diversity and Shifts Composition of the Great Bustard (Otis tarda dybowskii) Microbiome |
| title_short | Captivity Reduces Diversity and Shifts Composition of the Great Bustard (Otis tarda dybowskii) Microbiome |
| title_sort | captivity reduces diversity and shifts composition of the great bustard otis tarda dybowskii microbiome |
| topic | conservation great bustard gut microbiota high‐throughput sequencing |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.70836 |
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