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Frontiers in microbiology2022; 13; 886252; doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.886252

The Gut Microbiome of 54 Mammalian Species.

Abstract: The gut microbiome plays a critical role in many aspects of host life, and the microbial community composition is heavily influenced by the prevailing conditions in the gut environment. Community composition has been suggested to have large implications for conservation efforts, and gut health has become of interest for optimizing animal care in captivity. In this study, we explore the gut microbiome of a wide range of animals in the context of conservation biology. The composition of the gut microbial community of 54 mammalian animal species was investigated using 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing. The composition of the gut microbiota clearly reflects diet and the structure of the gastrointestinal system, and it is to a certain degree more similar between closely related animals. Specific clusters of taxa were observed across animals of the same species, diet, and gut morphology. The microbiota retained regardless of captivity status is hypothesized to cover important symbiotic relationships with the host, while the remaining part reflects the artificial living conditions and can therefore be used as a future tool for conservation biologists. For five animal species (giraffes, horses, baboons, elephants, and zebras), it was possible to compare the microbiota of wild and captive individuals. Differences were observed in the proportion of microbiota detected between wild and captive specimens of the same animal species. We propose that the gut microbiota harbours important species, which can potentially serve as indicators for the well-being of the animal and the effect of living in captivity.
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Publication Date: 2022-06-16 PubMed ID: 35783446PubMed Central: PMC9246093DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.886252Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research article investigates the makeup of gut microbes in 54 different mammalian species, revealing its dependence on aspects such as diet and digestive system structure. This study suggests that the existing microbial community, even under captive conditions, plays a vital role for the host and could be a useful tool for conservation biologists to assess animal well-being.

Overview of the Study

  • The research delves into the gut microbiome of a diverse range of 54 mammalian species. It investigates aspects of animal life such as their diet, gut physiology, and relationship degrees, considering both wild and captive species.
  • The research method used was 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing, a common technique to study microbial communities.

Key Findings

  • The composition of the gut microbiota is dependent on different factors such as the animal’s diet and the structure of their gastrointestinal system. In simpler terms, what the animal eats and how their digestive system is structured shapes their gut bacterial population.
  • There is a certain level of similarity in the gut microbiota composition between related animals. Therefore, animals from the same family may harbor similar gut microbes.
  • Specific clusters of bacteria were found prevalent across animals of the same species, diet, and gut morphology, pointing to a connection between these factors.

Implications of the Findings

  • The microbiota that is retained in an animal irrespective of its captivity status could represent important synergistic relationships with the host that help it to survive and thrive.
  • For instance, in the case of five animal species (giraffes, horses, baboons, elephants, and zebras), it was observed that the proportion of gut microbiota differed between wild and captive individuals. This difference may indicate the effects of the living environment, particularly captivity, on the gut microbiome of these animals.
  • The researchers thus propose that gut microbiota can serve as important species indicators, potentially serving as a gauge for the well-being of the animal and the impact of being in captivity. Such indicators could be a useful tool for conservation biologists, helping to optimize animal care in captivity.

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de Jonge N, Carlsen B, Christensen MH, Pertoldi C, Nielsen JL. (2022). The Gut Microbiome of 54 Mammalian Species. Front Microbiol, 13, 886252. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2022.886252

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Frontiers in microbiology
ISSN: 1664-302X
NlmUniqueID: 101548977
Country: Switzerland
Language: English
Volume: 13
Pages: 886252
PII: 886252

Researcher Affiliations

de Jonge, Nadieh
  • Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark.
Carlsen, Benjamin
  • Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark.
Christensen, Mikkel Hostrup
  • Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark.
Pertoldi, Cino
  • Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark.
  • Aalborg Zoo, Aalborg, Denmark.
Nielsen, Jeppe Lund
  • Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark.

Conflict of Interest Statement

The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.

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