Gut microbial diversity and stabilizing functions enhance the plateau adaptability of Tibetan wild ass (Equus kiang)

• DOI: 10.1002/mbo3.1025
• Publication Date: 2020-03-11T05:00:38Z
• Authors: Hongmei Gao; Xiangwen Chi; Guangying Li; Wen Qin; Pengfei Song; Feng Jiang; Daoxin Liu; Jingjie Zhang; Xiaowen Zhou; Shengqing Li; Tongzuo Zhang
• Keywords: Captivity; Adaptability

Abstract Interactions between gut microbiota not only regulate physical health, but also form a vital bridge the environment and host, thus helping host to better adapt environment. The improvement of modern molecular sequencing techniques enables in‐depth investigations vertebrate herbivores without harming them. By 16S rRNA V4‐V5 region both captive wild kiang in winter summer, diversity function could be compared. reasons for observed differences were discussed. results showed that dominant phyla Bacteroidetes Firmicutes, structure abundance differed significantly seasons environments. However, relatively stable supplies with increased adaptability intestinal flora is low captivity, which increases their risk catch diseases some extent. Therefore, importance should attached impact captivity on wildlife.