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  • 1Department of Biological Sciences Towson University Towson Maryland USA.

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|January 10, 2022
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  • Understanding the impact of sympatry and human disturbance on predator gut microbiomes is crucial for wildlife health and conservation.

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  • To compare the gut microbiome composition between coyotes and red foxes in two Virginia National Parks with different human impact levels.

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  • Scat samples were collected from coyotes and red foxes in Prince William Forest Park (PRWI) and Manassas National Battlefield Park (MANA) between 2012 and 2017.
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  • Gut microbiome composition was determined using Next-Generation DNA sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene.

    • Main Results:

    • No significant differences were found in the gut microbiomes of red foxes between the two parks.
    • Red fox gut microbiomes did not differ from those of coyotes in the lower-disturbance park (PRWI).
    • Coyotes in the higher-disturbance park (MANA) exhibited distinct gut microbiome profiles compared to red foxes and coyotes in the lower-disturbance park, suggesting potential dysbiosis.

    Conclusions:

    • Anthropogenic disturbance significantly impacts coyote gut microbiome composition, potentially indicating physiological stress and reduced health.
    • Human disturbance may be a key factor influencing coyote-red fox interactions and the health of these sympatric species.
    • Further research is needed to fully understand the long-term health implications of microbiome alterations in wildlife due to human activity.