Scientists Identify Bacterial Culprits Behind Kākāpō’s Crusty Bum Disease
Researchers have uncovered the bacterial causes of exudative cloacitis, a painful disease affecting the critically endangered kākāpō. By sequencing samples from infected birds, scientists at the University of Otago identified three bacterial species strongly linked to the condition. These findings open the door for improved treatment and conservation strategies. Understanding Exudative Cloacitis Exudative cloacitis leads ...
