Comparison of the Intestinal Bacterial Communities between Captive and Semi-Free-Range Red-Crowned Cranes (<i>Grus japonensis</i>) before Reintroduction in Zhalong National Nature Reserve, China

The wild populations of red-crowned cranes (<i>Grus japonensis</i>) in west China are gradually decreasing, necessitating the optimization of reintroduction measures. This study used 16S rRNA high-throughput sequencing technology to compare the gut microbiota communities of cranes living...

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Main Authors: Yining Wu, Huan Wang, Zhongyan Gao, He Wang, Hongfei Zou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/1/3