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View article: Influence of developmental stage on the antibiotic resistome and virome of the critically endangered kākāpō (Strigops habroptilus)
Influence of developmental stage on the antibiotic resistome and virome of the critically endangered kākāpō (Strigops habroptilus) Open
Endemic to Aotearoa New Zealand, the kākāpō is among the world’s rarest bird species with a current population of less than 250 individuals. As part of ongoing research efforts to support the conservation of this intensively managed specie…
View article: Semen collection, semen analysis and artificial insemination in the kākāpō (Strigops habroptilus) to support its conservation
Semen collection, semen analysis and artificial insemination in the kākāpō (Strigops habroptilus) to support its conservation Open
The critically endangered kākāpō ( Strigops habroptilus ) has suffered population declines due to habitat loss, hunting, and predation. Conservation efforts, including translocation to predator-free islands, have helped increase numbers of…
View article: Evidence for a Role of Extraintestinal Pathogenic <scp> <i>Escherichia coli</i> </scp> , <scp> <i>Enterococcus faecalis</i> </scp> and <scp> <i>Streptococcus gallolyticus</i> </scp> in the Aetiology of Exudative Cloacitis in the Critically Endangered Kākāpō ( <scp> <i>Strigops habroptilus</i> </scp> )
Evidence for a Role of Extraintestinal Pathogenic <span> <i>Escherichia coli</i> </span> , <span> <i>Enterococcus faecalis</i> </span> and <span> <i>Streptococcus gallolyticus</i> </span> in the Aetiology of Exudative Cloacitis in the Critically Endangered Kākāpō ( <span> <i>Strigops habroptilus</i> </span> ) Open
The kākāpō is a critically endangered flightless parrot which suffers from exudative cloacitis, a debilitating disease resulting in inflammation of the vent margin or cloaca. Despite this disease emerging over 20 years ago, the cause of ex…
View article: Diversity and cross-species transmission of viruses in a remote island ecosystem: implications for wildlife conservation
Diversity and cross-species transmission of viruses in a remote island ecosystem: implications for wildlife conservation Open
The ability of viruses to emerge in new species is influenced by aspects of host biology and ecology, with some taxa harbouring a high diversity and abundance of viruses. However, how these factors shape virus diversity at the ecosystem sc…
View article: Evidence for a role of extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli, Enterococcus faecalis and Streptococcus gallolyticus in the aetiology of exudative cloacitis in the critically endangered kākāpō (Strigops habroptilus)
Evidence for a role of extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli, Enterococcus faecalis and Streptococcus gallolyticus in the aetiology of exudative cloacitis in the critically endangered kākāpō (Strigops habroptilus) Open
The kakapo is a critically endangered flightless parrot which suffers from exudative cloacitis, a debilitating disease resulting in inflammation of the vent margin or cloaca. Despite this disease emerging over 20 years ago, the cause of ex…
View article: The genetic basis of the kākāpō structural color polymorphism suggests balancing selection by an extinct apex predator
The genetic basis of the kākāpō structural color polymorphism suggests balancing selection by an extinct apex predator Open
The information contained in population genomic data can tell us much about the past ecology and evolution of species. We leveraged detailed phenotypic and genomic data of nearly all living kākāpō to understand the evolution of its feather…
View article: Author Response: Non-invasive real-time genomic monitoring of the critically endangered kākāpō
Author Response: Non-invasive real-time genomic monitoring of the critically endangered kākāpō Open
View article: Non-invasive real-time genomic monitoring of the critically endangered kākāpō
Non-invasive real-time genomic monitoring of the critically endangered kākāpō Open
We used non-invasive real-time genomic approaches to monitor one of the last surviving populations of the critically endangered kākāpō ( Strigops habroptilus ). We first established an environmental DNA metabarcoding protocol to identify t…
View article: The ghost of selection past: evolution and conservation relevance of the kākāpō color polymorphism
The ghost of selection past: evolution and conservation relevance of the kākāpō color polymorphism Open
The information contained in population genomic data can tell us much about the past ecology and evolution of species. We leveraged detailed phenotypic and genomic data of nearly all living kākāpō to understand the evolution of its remarka…
View article: Host phylogeny shapes viral transmission networks in an island ecosystem
Host phylogeny shapes viral transmission networks in an island ecosystem Open
Virus transmission between host species underpins disease emergence. Both host phylogenetic relatedness and aspects of their ecology, such as species interactions and predator–prey relationships, may govern rates and patterns of cross-spec…
View article: Capturing species‐wide diversity of the gut microbiota and its relationship with genomic variation in the critically endangered kākāpō
Capturing species‐wide diversity of the gut microbiota and its relationship with genomic variation in the critically endangered kākāpō Open
Gut microbiota play an essential role in host health with important implications for conservation management of threatened wildlife. While factors such as diet, medication and habitat are known to shape the microbiota, our understanding of…
View article: Non-invasive real-time genomic monitoring of the critically endangered kākāpō
Non-invasive real-time genomic monitoring of the critically endangered kākāpō Open
We used non-invasive real-time genomic approaches to monitor one of the last surviving populations of the critically endangered kākāpō ( Strigops habroptilus ). We first established an environmental DNA metabarcoding protocol to identify t…
View article: Non-invasive real-time genomic monitoring of the critically endangered kākāpō
Non-invasive real-time genomic monitoring of the critically endangered kākāpō Open
We used non-invasive real-time genomic approaches to monitor one of the last surviving populations of the critically endangered kākāpō (Strigops habroptilus). We first established an environmental DNA metabarcoding protocol to identify the…
View article: Author Response: Non-invasive real-time genomic monitoring of the critically endangered kākāpō
Author Response: Non-invasive real-time genomic monitoring of the critically endangered kākāpō Open
View article: Hidden impacts of conservation management on fertility of the critically endangered kākāpō
Hidden impacts of conservation management on fertility of the critically endangered kākāpō Open
Background Animal conservation often requires intensive management actions to improve reproductive output, yet any adverse effects of these may not be immediately apparent, particularly in threatened species with small populations and long…
View article: The mycobiota of faeces from the critically endangered kākāpō and associated nest litter
The mycobiota of faeces from the critically endangered kākāpō and associated nest litter Open
The critically endangered kākāpō is a flightless, nocturnal parrot endemic to Aotearoa New Zealand. During the 2019 breeding season multiple kākāpō on Whenua Hou, an island with one of the largest kākāpō populations, contracted the respira…
View article: Non-invasive real-time genomic monitoring of the critically endangered kākāpō
Non-invasive real-time genomic monitoring of the critically endangered kākāpō Open
We used non-invasive real-time genomic approaches to monitor one of the last surviving populations of the critically endangered kākāpō ( Strigops habroptilus ). We first established an environmental DNA metabarcoding protocol to identify t…
View article: Capturing species-wide diversity of the gut microbiota and its relationship with genomic variation in the critically endangered kākāpō
Capturing species-wide diversity of the gut microbiota and its relationship with genomic variation in the critically endangered kākāpō Open
The gut microbiota plays an essential role in host health that has important implications for the conservation management of threatened wildlife. While factors such as diet, medication, and habitat are known to shape the microbiota, our un…
View article: A single fungal strain was the unexpected cause of a mass aspergillosis outbreak in the world’s largest and only flightless parrot
A single fungal strain was the unexpected cause of a mass aspergillosis outbreak in the world’s largest and only flightless parrot Open
View article: Species-wide genomics of kākāpō provides transformational tools to accelerate recovery
Species-wide genomics of kākāpō provides transformational tools to accelerate recovery Open
The kākāpō is a critically endangered, intensively managed, long-lived nocturnal parrot endemic to Aotearoa New Zealand. We generated and analyzed whole-genome sequence data for nearly all individuals living in early 2018 (169 individuals)…
View article: Influence of management practice on the microbiota of a critically endangered species: a longitudinal study of kākāpō chick faeces and associated nest litter
Influence of management practice on the microbiota of a critically endangered species: a longitudinal study of kākāpō chick faeces and associated nest litter Open
View article: Gut microbiota of the threatened takahē: biogeographic patterns and conservation implications
Gut microbiota of the threatened takahē: biogeographic patterns and conservation implications Open
View article: Additional file 4 of Gut microbiota of the threatened takahē: biogeographic patterns and conservation implications
Additional file 4 of Gut microbiota of the threatened takahē: biogeographic patterns and conservation implications Open
Additional file 4: R markdown file used for statistical analyses of ASV data.
View article: Additional file 3 of Gut microbiota of the threatened takahē: biogeographic patterns and conservation implications
Additional file 3 of Gut microbiota of the threatened takahē: biogeographic patterns and conservation implications Open
Additional file 3: Non-rarefied ASV table.
View article: Additional file 2 of Influence of management practice on the microbiota of a critically endangered species: a longitudinal study of kākāpō chick faeces and associated nest litter
Additional file 2 of Influence of management practice on the microbiota of a critically endangered species: a longitudinal study of kākāpō chick faeces and associated nest litter Open
Additional file 2. Sample metadata table.
View article: Additional file 2 of Gut microbiota of the threatened takahē: biogeographic patterns and conservation implications
Additional file 2 of Gut microbiota of the threatened takahē: biogeographic patterns and conservation implications Open
Additional file 2: Taxonomic assignments of amplicon sequence variants (ASVs) obtained from takahē faecal samples.
View article: Additional file 3 of Influence of management practice on the microbiota of a critically endangered species: a longitudinal study of kākāpō chick faeces and associated nest litter
Additional file 3 of Influence of management practice on the microbiota of a critically endangered species: a longitudinal study of kākāpō chick faeces and associated nest litter Open
Additional file 3. RStudio data analysis.
View article: Additional file 1 of Gut microbiota of the threatened takahē: biogeographic patterns and conservation implications
Additional file 1 of Gut microbiota of the threatened takahē: biogeographic patterns and conservation implications Open
Additional file 1: Metadata collected or available for takahē faecal samples analysed in this study.
View article: Population genomics of the critically endangered kākāpō
Population genomics of the critically endangered kākāpō Open
View article: Novel Conditions in Conservation Translocations: A Conservative-Extrapolative Strategic Framework
Novel Conditions in Conservation Translocations: A Conservative-Extrapolative Strategic Framework Open
In response to anthropogenic threats, conservation translocations are increasingly used to combat species' population and range declines. However, moving animals outside of their current distribution can mean introducing them to novel cond…