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- Increase knowledge of microorganisms from a wide range of species,
- To study possible transmissions between commercial and wild species,
- To better define the zoonotic risks of commercial species for humans,
- To examine the effect of captivity on the microbial communities of individuals in zoos,
- Study the influence of the type of environment (urban, agricultural, natural and mixed) on microbial communities,
- Measure the potential impact of the environment on morphology, locomotion and immunity.
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The exotic species studied come from all over the world. They are farmed or caught directly in the wild. There often come from remote environments with little contact with humans. Very few is known about the pathogens affecting these exotic reptiles and amphibians. By including them in international trade, humans are exposing themselves to new pathogens and thus to an increased zoonotic risk.
In addition to this health issue, this project has a real conservation interest in protecting the exotic species captured and in preserving French species. Exotic species are regularly released into natural environments. The best-known case in France is that of the Florida Tortoise, which has colonised the majority of water bodies. When released, these exotic species can transmit pathogens to local species, with potentially lethal effects.
In addition to this health issue, this project has a real conservation interest in protecting the exotic species captured and in preserving French species. Exotic species are regularly released into natural environments. The best-known case in France is that of the Florida Tortoise, which has colonised the majority of water bodies. When released, these exotic species can transmit pathogens to local species, with potentially lethal effects.
Captivity and conservation |
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The importance of the microbiota for the immune system, digestion, development and behaviour is now clear. As the microbiome is strongly impacted by the environmental context of the host, captivity can lead to an impoverishment of the microbiome. Yet this is not taken into account in reintroduction projects. It is therefore a key factor to consider for captive breeding programmes aimed at feeding endangered wild populations in order to increase the success of reintroductions.
Anthropogenic habitat impact |
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Reptiles and amphibians are bio-indicators of the health of their environment. Knowledge of the microorganisms that have evolved with their hosts over time will help us to better understand the health of these animals. Indeed, recent studies have shown the role of microorganisms in resistance to disease and environmental stresses.
This project aims to gain a better understanding of the impact of habitat type on the microbiome. To do this, samples are taken from wild French species and compared between 4 types of environment: urban, agricultural, natural and mixed. The Ile de France region has been chosen as a case study to obtain a gradient of urbanisation from the centre of Paris to the natural parks on the outskirts.
This project aims to gain a better understanding of the impact of habitat type on the microbiome. To do this, samples are taken from wild French species and compared between 4 types of environment: urban, agricultural, natural and mixed. The Ile de France region has been chosen as a case study to obtain a gradient of urbanisation from the centre of Paris to the natural parks on the outskirts.
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