Age-Associated Differences and Rearing Strategy-Related Alterations in the Gut Microbiome of Captive African Elephants (Loxodonta africana).
The gut microbiome is critical for the health and dietary adaptation of African elephants (Loxodonta africana), but how age and rearing strategies influence microbial communities remains unclear. Understanding these factors is essential for improving conservation and captive management practices, particularly given the...