Shelter dogs in more crowded conditions might have more disrupted gut microbiomes compared to those with more space, per Thai study

Researchers analyzed over 1,400 gut microbiome samples from 292 mammalian species to find distinct gut microbiomes corresponding to different gut morphology types. These microbiomes were grouped into three enterotypes: Fusobacterium in simple-gut species, UCG-005 in foregut fermenters, and Prevotella in hindgut fermenters.

A study by PLOS reveals significant differences in gut microbiomes between captive and wild bears and pandas, particularly among giant pandas which have less diverse microbiomes than their wild counterparts.

A small preliminary study reveals that fearful dog microbiomes differ significantly from those of non-fearful dogs. These findings suggest a possible link between the gut and brain, potentially influencing fear behaviors.

A new study reveals that female treefrogs prefer mates with impressive calls in open environments, but their choices become inconsistent when faced with multiple options. The findings suggest that crowded choruses may hamper the evolution of calls and impact mate selection.

Developed by Doshisha University researchers, vmTracking assigns virtual markers to track multiple animals without physical markers. It outperforms traditional methods in crowded environments and demonstrates high accuracy in tracking various species, including fish schools and human dancers.

A new study found that changes in the gut environment influence the composition and activity of gut bacteria. The study involved swallowing a capsule with pH sensors through breakfast, revealing unique gut environments and travel times among individuals. This may help explain individual differences in digestion, nutrient uptake, and bo...