Invasive rats and rainforest mammals are sharing gut microbes as urban areas grow

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May 1, 2025, 11:56 am103 pts
As urban development continues to creep further into Earth's oldest and most diverse rainforests, a Swansea University-led study reveals native and invasive small mammals aren't just adapting to their changing habitats—they may also be sharing their microbes.

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