Preliminary Insights into the Gut Microbiota of Captive Tigers in Republic of Korea: Influence of Geographic and Individual Variation

Preliminary Insights into the Gut Microbiota of Captive Tigers in Republic of Korea: Influence of Geographic and Individual Variation

The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in the health and physiology of tigers (<i>Panthera tigris</i>), influencing digestion, immune function, and overall well-being. While numerous studies have characterized the gut microbiota of domestic carnivores and some wild felids, comparative a...

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Main Authors: Beoul Kim, Saebom Lee, You-Jeong Lee, Yong-Myung Kang, Man Hee Rhee, Dongmi Kwak, Yong-Gu Yeo, Ju Won Kang, Taehwan Kim, Min-Goo Seo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
tiger gut microbiome
microbial diversity
16S rRNA gene sequencing
Siberian tiger
Bengal tiger
captivity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/13/6/1427
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