Body-site specific microbiota reflect sex and age-class among wild spotted hyenas.
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DOI: 10.1093/femsec/fiaa007
Abstract: Host-associated microbial communities, henceforth 'microbiota', can affect the physiology and behavior of their hosts. In mammals, host ecological, social, and environmental variables are associated with variation in microbial communities. Within individuals in a given mammalian… read more here.
Keywords: body site; microbiota; spotted hyenas; wild spotted ... See more keywords
Long-distance vocalizations of spotted hyenas contain individual, but not group, signatures
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DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2022.0548
Abstract: In animal societies, identity signals are common, mediate interactions within groups, and allow individuals to discriminate group-mates from out-group competitors. However, individual recognition becomes increasingly challenging as group size increases and as signals must be… read more here.
Keywords: individual group; spotted hyenas; contain individual; group ... See more keywords