Social environment and genetics underlie body site‐specific microbiomes of Yellowstone National Park gray wolves (Canis lupus)
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.7767
Abstract: Abstract The host‐associated microbiome is an important player in the ecology and evolution of species. Despite growing interest in the medical, veterinary, and conservation communities, there remain numerous questions about the primary factors underlying microbiota,… read more here.
Keywords: body site; site specific; genetics; gray wolves ... See more keywords
Estimating biomass of berries consumed by gray wolves
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DOI: 10.1002/wsb.730
Abstract: Gray wolves (Canis lupus) consume berries and other wild fruits seasonally when available or abundant. However, a method to convert percent frequency of occurrence or percent volume of berries in wolf scats to percent biomass… read more here.
Keywords: biomass berries; berries consumed; biomass; percent ... See more keywords
Helminth infections of wild European gray wolves (Canis lupus Linnaeus, 1758) in Lower Saxony, Germany, and comparison to captive wolves
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DOI: 10.1007/s00436-018-6181-3
Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the endoparasite fauna of wild European gray wolves, which are currently recolonizing Germany. In total, 69 fecal samples of wild wolves were collected in Lower Saxony, Germany, from 2013 to… read more here.
Keywords: wild european; captive wolves; samples wild; gray wolves ... See more keywords
Sexually dimorphic aggression indicates male gray wolves specialize in pack defense against conspecific groups
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DOI: 10.1016/j.beproc.2017.01.011
Abstract: Aggression directed at conspecific groups is common among gregarious, territorial species, and for some species such as gray wolves (Canis lupus) intraspecific strife is the leading cause of natural mortality. Each individual in a group… read more here.
Keywords: conspecific groups; aggression; colored wolves; pack ... See more keywords
Genetic diversity and mate selection in a reintroduced population of gray wolves
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-04449-4
Abstract: The genetic composition of an individual can markedly affect its survival, reproduction, and ultimately fitness. As some wildlife populations become smaller, conserving genetic diversity will be a conservation challenge. Many imperiled species are already supported… read more here.
Keywords: diversity; population gray; heterozygosity; gray wolves ... See more keywords