Duodenal and fecal microbiome of urban and peri-urban coyotes near Edmonton, AB

The purpose of this study was to (1) characterize the coyote microbiome in the context of host health and parasite burden and (2) determine if and how the microbiome changes in coyotes exploiting urban habitat. We used a sample of 76 coyotes killed for other reasons near Edmonton, AB, Canada, and collected both duodenal and fecal samples for microbiome analysis. We used stomach contents and stable isotopes to evaluate diet, and data taken at necropsy to evaluate animal physiology.