Comparison of Fecal Antimicrobial Resistance Genes in Captive and Wild Asian Elephants
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DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12050859
Abstract: The Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) is a flagship species of tropical rainforests, and it has generated much concern. In this case, the gut bacterial communities of captive and wild Asian elephants are particularly noteworthy. We… read more here.
Keywords: wild asian; bacterial communities; asian elephants; comparison fecal ... See more keywords
Metagenomic Analysis of the Fecal Microbiomes of Wild Asian Elephants Reveals Microflora and Enzymes that Mainly Digest Hemicellulose.
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DOI: 10.4014/jmb.1904.04033
Abstract: To investigate the diversity of gastrointestinal microflora and lignocellulose-degrading enzymes in wild Asian elephants, three wild Asian elephants living in the same group were selected for study from the Wild Elephant Valley in Xishuangbanna nature… read more here.
Keywords: digest hemicellulose; asian elephants; fecal microbiomes; wild asian ... See more keywords
Population and distribution of wild Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) in Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary, Thailand
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DOI: 10.7717/peerj.11896
Abstract: Background The populations of wild Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) have increased recently after a period of worldwide decline in protected areas. It is important to understand the dynamics and distribution of the remaining populations to… read more here.
Keywords: adult; asian elephants; wild asian; elephants elephas ... See more keywords