Herbivores in Etosha (IMAGE)

North Carolina State University

Herbivores in Etosha

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A study of wild African herbivores offers new insight into how environmental conditions – not just diet and anatomy – can influence the evolution of gut microbes that play a critical role in animal health and well-being. The study revolved around wildlife in Namibia’s Etosha National Park.

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James C. Beasley

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