Ceruminous gland tumours are highly prevalent in the ear canals of Santa Catalina Island
foxes (Urocyon littoralis catalinae). Previous work suggests that tumours may result from a …

Examination of the host‐associated microbiome in wildlife can provide critical insights into
the eco‐evolutionary factors driving species diversification and response to disease. This is …

With continued global change, recovery of species listed under the Endangered Species Act
is increasingly challenging. One rare success was the recovery and delisting of the Channel …

Comprehending the determinants of host-associated microbiota is pivotal in microbial
ecology. Yet, the links between climatic factors and variations in host-associated microbiota …

Abstract California's Channel Islands are home to two endemic mammalian carnivores:
island foxes (Urocyon littoralis) and island spotted skunks (Spilogale gracilis amphiala) …