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Characterising the gut microbiomes of two baleen whales with different feeding and migratory strategies

2026Open accessUniversity of Pretoria

Abstract

Along with species-specific microbiomes, our findings also suggest that migratory behaviour and foraging patterns - key aspects of cetacean life history - may substantially influence gut microbiome composition. The characterisation of the gut microbiomes of the two whales provides a valuable baseline for the future monitoring of cetaceans and their environments.

Research topics

  • Marine animal studies overview
  • Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology
  • Gut microbiota and health

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DOI: 10.1186/s42523-026-00538-9

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