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Environment shapes gut bacteria of Etosha herbivores (Level A1) — a close up of some type of substance

Environment shapes gut bacteria of Etosha herbivoresCEFR A1

26 Jan 2026

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Adapted from NC State, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
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  • Researchers study gut bacteria in wild animals.
  • The work is in Etosha National Park.
  • Etosha is in Namibia and is very dry.
  • They collect fresh feces from many animals.
  • Lab tests identify the bacteria in samples.
  • Some animal groups have similar gut bacteria.
  • Other groups do not show that pattern.
  • The results show how the environment matters.

Difficult words

  • researcher — person who studies animals and nature
    Researchers
  • bacteria — very small living things that can live in bodies
  • feces — solid waste from an animal's body
  • identify — to find and name something
  • environment — the natural place where plants and animals live
  • sample — a small amount taken to test
    samples

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Discussion questions

  • Have you seen wild animals?
  • Is the environment important for animals?
  • Which animal would you like to see in a park?

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