Publications by authors named "Nianja J Rarojoson"
Article Synopsis
- Research on the gut microbiome can enhance our understanding of primate health, ecology, evolution, and behavior, particularly in wild primate conservation efforts.
- The study focused on the critically endangered Indri lemur, analyzing the gut microbiome of 18 individuals and finding diversity influenced by family group and sex, with key bacterial compositions identified.
- Additionally, the investigation of geophagic soil showed potential ecological benefits by supplying essential nutrients for the Indri's folivorous diet, but also revealed that some soil elements were less prevalent in geophagic soils, providing insights for future conservation strategies.
Here, we investigated the possible linkages among geophagy, soil characteristics, and gut mycobiome of indri (Indri indri), an endangered lemur species able to survive only in wild conditions. The soil eaten by indri resulted in enriched secondary oxide-hydroxides and clays, together with a high concentration of specific essential micronutrients. This could partially explain the role of the soil in detoxification and as a nutrient supply.
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