Exploring the Gastrointestinal Microbiome of Eurasian Griffon Vultures (<i>Gyps fulvus</i>) Under Rehabilitation in Portugal and Their Potential Role as Reservoirs of Human and Animal Pathogens

Exploring the Gastrointestinal Microbiome of Eurasian Griffon Vultures (<i>Gyps fulvus</i>) Under Rehabilitation in Portugal and Their Potential Role as Reservoirs of Human and Animal Pathogens

The Eurasian griffon vulture (<i>Gyps fulvus</i>), a widely distributed scavenger, plays a crucial role in ecosystem health by consuming decomposing carcasses. Scavengers have adapted to avoid disease from the rotting carrion they feed on, probably through a specialized gut microbiome. T...

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Main Authors: Mariana Limede Nascimento, Isa Serrano, Eva Cunha, Filipa Lopes, Pedro Pascoal, Marcelo Pereira, Mónica Nunes, Luís Tavares, Ricardo Dias, Manuela Oliveira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
Subjects:
core microbiome
gastrointestinal microbiome
<i>Gyps fulvus</i>
human pathogens
animal pathogens
public health
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/11/12/622
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