Elephant and Zebra in Etosha (IMAGE)

North Carolina State University

Elephant and Zebra in Etosha

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A study of elephants, giraffes and other wildlife in Namibia’s Etosha National Park underscores the ways in which the environment, biological sex, and anatomical distinctions can drive variation in the gut microbiomes across plant-eating species. Because the gut microbiome plays a critical role in animal health, the work can be used to inform conservation efforts. This photo shows an elephant and zebra in Etosha.

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Werner Kilian

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