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View article: Metagenome-Based Functional Differentiation of Gut Microbiota and Ecological Adaptation Among Geographically Distinct Populations of Przewalski’s Gazelle (Procapra przewalskii)
Metagenome-Based Functional Differentiation of Gut Microbiota and Ecological Adaptation Among Geographically Distinct Populations of Przewalski’s Gazelle (Procapra przewalskii) Open
Przewalski’s gazelle (Procapra przewalskii) is an endangered ungulate endemic to the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau, with a small population size and exposure to multiple ecological pressures. Its gut microbiota may play a crucial role in host envi…
View article: Insights into Cold-Season Adaptation of Mongolian Wild Asses Revealed by Gut Microbiome Metagenomics
Insights into Cold-Season Adaptation of Mongolian Wild Asses Revealed by Gut Microbiome Metagenomics Open
The Mongolian wild ass (Equus hemionus hemionus) is a flagship species of the desert-steppe ecosystem in Asia, and understanding its strategies for coping with cold environments is vital for both revealing its survival mechanisms and infor…
View article: Developmental dynamics and functional adaptation of gut microbiota in Mongolian wild asses (Equus hemionus hemionus) across ontogenetic stages in arid desert ecosystems
Developmental dynamics and functional adaptation of gut microbiota in Mongolian wild asses (Equus hemionus hemionus) across ontogenetic stages in arid desert ecosystems Open
Understanding the composition and function of gut microbiota is essential for elucidating how wild animals adapt to arid environments. The Mongolian wild ass ( Equus hemionus hemionus ), which inhabits harsh desert ecosystems, offers an id…
View article: Comparative Analysis of Compound Probiotics, Seasonal Variation, and Age on Gut Microbial Composition and Function in Endangered Forest Musk Deer
Comparative Analysis of Compound Probiotics, Seasonal Variation, and Age on Gut Microbial Composition and Function in Endangered Forest Musk Deer Open
Due to persistent poaching and habitat fragmentation, wild forest musk deer (Moschus berezovskii) in China have sharply declined; although captive breeding helps, frequent gut diseases limit further expansion. This study used high-throughp…
View article: Distribution pattern, ecological determinants and conservation gaps of suitable habitats for the tufted deer (Elaphodus cephalophus) in China
Distribution pattern, ecological determinants and conservation gaps of suitable habitats for the tufted deer (Elaphodus cephalophus) in China Open
View article: The plasticity of gut microbiota contributes to inter-region dietary differences adaptation of ungulates in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
The plasticity of gut microbiota contributes to inter-region dietary differences adaptation of ungulates in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Open
The gut microbiota in different diets help hosts to obtain sufficient nutrients from food, which is important for ungulates in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau to adapt to different regions. Quantitatively investigating the relationship between t…
View article: Gut microbiome and diet contribute to ecological niche differentiation between argali (Ovis ammon hodgsoni) and blue sheep (Pseudois nayaur) on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
Gut microbiome and diet contribute to ecological niche differentiation between argali (Ovis ammon hodgsoni) and blue sheep (Pseudois nayaur) on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Open
The gut microbiota plays a critical role in plant digestion, nutrient absorption, and ecological adaptation in herbivores. However, how gut microbiota and diet jointly influence ecological niche differentiation in sympatric species remains…
View article: Comparative macrogenomics reveal plateau adaptation of gut microbiome in cervids
Comparative macrogenomics reveal plateau adaptation of gut microbiome in cervids Open
Our study provides a comprehensive gut microbiome catalog of the cervid gut microbiota, revealing the coevolutionary relationship between cervid gut microbiota and hosts. These findings highlight the adaptive genomic evolution of the gut m…
View article: Whole-genome analysis of escherichia coli isolated from captive giant pandas (ailuropoda melanoleuca) at the Dujiangyan base of the China conservation and research center for the giant panda, Sichuan, China
Whole-genome analysis of escherichia coli isolated from captive giant pandas (ailuropoda melanoleuca) at the Dujiangyan base of the China conservation and research center for the giant panda, Sichuan, China Open
The giant panda ( Ailuropoda melanoleuca ) is a rare and vulnerable species facing threats from bacterial infections. The extensive use of antibiotics in disease prevention has raised concerns about antibiotic resistance, which reduces tre…
View article: Corrigendum to “Environmental filtering unveils differences in bird diversity patterns and underlying mechanisms in the Qilian Mountains” [Ecolog. Indicat., 166 (2024) 112289. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2024.112289]
Corrigendum to “Environmental filtering unveils differences in bird diversity patterns and underlying mechanisms in the Qilian Mountains” [Ecolog. Indicat., 166 (2024) 112289. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2024.112289] Open
View article: A high-quality Chromosome-level reference genome assembly of white-lipped deer (Przewalskium albirostris)
A high-quality Chromosome-level reference genome assembly of white-lipped deer (Przewalskium albirostris) Open
White-lipped deer (Przewalskium albirostris) is the sole species in the genus Przewalskium of the Cervidae family. And it is exclusively found in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, where it has evolved as a specialized deer on account of the extre…
View article: An Automated AI Framework for Quantitative Measurement of Mammalian Behavior
An Automated AI Framework for Quantitative Measurement of Mammalian Behavior Open
Despite the large amount of video data captured during ethological studies of wild mammals, there is no widely accepted method available to automatically and quantitatively measure and analyze animal behavior. We developed a framework usin…
View article: Genomic evidence for low genetic diversity but purging of strong deleterious variants in snow leopards
Genomic evidence for low genetic diversity but purging of strong deleterious variants in snow leopards Open
View article: Dynamics of Suitable Habitats for Typical Predators and Prey on the Qinghai‐Tibet Plateau Driven by Climate Change: A Case Study of Tibetan Fox, Red Fox, and Plateau Pika
Dynamics of Suitable Habitats for Typical Predators and Prey on the Qinghai‐Tibet Plateau Driven by Climate Change: A Case Study of Tibetan Fox, Red Fox, and Plateau Pika Open
The Qinghai‐Tibet Plateau (QTP) is a biodiversity hotspot highly sensitive to global climate change. The Tibetan fox ( Vulpes ferrilata ), red fox ( V. vulpes ), and plateau pika ( Ochotona curzoniae ) are key species of the plateau, servi…
View article: Distribution Patterns and Ecological Determinants of Suitable Habitats for the Dhole (Cuon alpinus) in China
Distribution Patterns and Ecological Determinants of Suitable Habitats for the Dhole (Cuon alpinus) in China Open
As a keystone predator within forest ecosystems, the dhole (Cuon alpinus) plays a pivotal role in shaping the population structure and dynamics of these biomes. In China, dhole populations have experienced a dramatic decline, primarily due…
View article: Industrialization drives the gut microbiome and resistome of the Chinese populations
Industrialization drives the gut microbiome and resistome of the Chinese populations Open
Industrialization has driven lifestyle changes in eastern and western Chinese populations, yet we have a poor understanding of the dynamic changes in their gut microbiome and resistome under industrialization, which is essential for the sc…
View article: Assessment approach for conservation effectiveness and gaps for endangered species based on habitat suitability: A case study of alpine musk deer in western China
Assessment approach for conservation effectiveness and gaps for endangered species based on habitat suitability: A case study of alpine musk deer in western China Open
With the rapid socio-economic development, intensified land use and population growth have severely threatened global biodiversity, particularly on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, a global biodiversity hotspot where many endangered species face…
View article: A high-quality chromosome-level reference genome assembly of Tibetan antelope (Pantholops hodgsonii)
A high-quality chromosome-level reference genome assembly of Tibetan antelope (Pantholops hodgsonii) Open
View article: Large-scale metagenomic assembly provide new insights into the genetic evolution of gut microbiomes in plateau ungulates
Large-scale metagenomic assembly provide new insights into the genetic evolution of gut microbiomes in plateau ungulates Open
View article: Exploring the population interaction of Przewalski’s gazelle (Procapra przewalskii) based on the variations in gut microbiota across diverse geographic populations
Exploring the population interaction of Przewalski’s gazelle (Procapra przewalskii) based on the variations in gut microbiota across diverse geographic populations Open
The differences in gut microbiota among different populations, to a certain extent, reflect the degree of interaction between individuals within populations. To assess the interaction levels among several small populations of Przewalski’s …
View article: Mining metagenomic data to gain a new insight into the gut microbial biosynthetic potential in placental mammals
Mining metagenomic data to gain a new insight into the gut microbial biosynthetic potential in placental mammals Open
Mammals host a remarkable diversity and abundance of gut microbes. Biosynthetic gene clusters (BGCs) in microbial genomes encode biologically active chemical products and play an important role in microbe–host interactions. Traditionally, …
View article: Environmental filtering unveils differences in bird diversity patterns and underlying mechanisms in the Qilian Mountains
Environmental filtering unveils differences in bird diversity patterns and underlying mechanisms in the Qilian Mountains Open
Aim: The uplift of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau provides an opportunity to understand the diversity patterns and their driving processes in high and low elevations regions of Qilian Mountains. However, the potential mechanisms leading to diff…
View article: Captivity Shifts Gut Microbiota Communities in Plateau Zokor (Eospalax baileyi)
Captivity Shifts Gut Microbiota Communities in Plateau Zokor (Eospalax baileyi) Open
The gut microbiota in animals is a dynamic ecosystem influenced by both the host itself and the environment it inhabits. It is known that short-term captivity can significantly impact the gut microbiota of plateau zokors, leading to substa…
View article: Breeding ecology of a high-altitude shorebird in the Qinghai–Tibetan Plateau
Breeding ecology of a high-altitude shorebird in the Qinghai–Tibetan Plateau Open
Shorebirds are facing global decline as a consequence of anthropogenic effects that include habitat loss, increased predation and climate change. Although some shorebirds are extensively studied, basic data on life history, ecology and beh…
View article: A reliable unmanned aerial vehicle multi-target tracking system with global motion compensation for monitoring Procapra przewalskii
A reliable unmanned aerial vehicle multi-target tracking system with global motion compensation for monitoring Procapra przewalskii Open
Procapra przewalskii, which inhabits plateau areas, faces the constant threat of poaching and unpredictable risks that impede its survival. The implementation of a comprehensive, real-time monitoring and tracking system for Procapra przewa…
View article: Maintaining the native gut microbiota of bharal (Pseudois nayaur) is crucial in ex situ conservation
Maintaining the native gut microbiota of bharal (Pseudois nayaur) is crucial in ex situ conservation Open
As wildlife protection continue to strengthen, research on the gut microbiota of wildlife is increasing. Carrying out conservation and research on endangered species in the Qinghai Tibet Plateau plays an important role in global biodiversi…
View article: Gut microbiota non-convergence and adaptations in sympatric Tibetan and Przewalski’s gazelles
Gut microbiota non-convergence and adaptations in sympatric Tibetan and Przewalski’s gazelles Open
Unraveling the connection between gut microbiota and adaptability in wild species in natural habitats is imperative yet challenging. We studied the gut microbiota of sympatric and allopatric populations of two closely related species, the …
View article: New shortcut for boundary delimitation and functional zoning of national parks based on keystone species in China: A case study of kunlun mountains national park
New shortcut for boundary delimitation and functional zoning of national parks based on keystone species in China: A case study of kunlun mountains national park Open
National parks in China play a vital role in preserving biodiversity, protecting endangered species, maintaining ecological balance, and promoting sustainable development amid global biodiversity decline. Boundary delimitation and function…
View article: Gut microbial composition and function variations affect the adaptability and health of wild and captive alpine musk deer
Gut microbial composition and function variations affect the adaptability and health of wild and captive alpine musk deer Open
Keeping healthy status is the primary condition in endangered captive breeding of alpine musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster, AMD), and that captive breeding program is beneficial to the ex-situ conservation and wild population recovery of mus…
View article: Vitamin D3 improved hypoxia-induced lung injury by inhibiting the complement and coagulation cascade and autophagy pathway
Vitamin D3 improved hypoxia-induced lung injury by inhibiting the complement and coagulation cascade and autophagy pathway Open