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ArticleiMetaOmics2025

Viral metagenomics of Okavango Delta water pans reveal novel insights into wildlife disease potential.

Emilie J Skoog, Kenosi Kebabonye, Benjamin Klempay, Mangaliso Gondwe, Kaelo Makati, Nlingisisi Babayani, Mosimanegape Jongman, Jeff Bowman, Lihini Aluwihare

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9 authors.

Emilie J SkoogScripps Institution of Oceanography University of California San Diego San Diego California USA.ORCID 0000-0003-2370-8717
Kenosi KebabonyeScripps Institution of Oceanography University of California San Diego San Diego California USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9636-0278
Benjamin KlempayScripps Institution of Oceanography University of California San Diego San Diego California USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3531-829X
Mangaliso GondweOkavango Research Institute University of Botswana Maun Botswana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2607-5399
Kaelo MakatiOkavango Research Institute University of Botswana Maun Botswana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8388-4811
Nlingisisi BabayaniOkavango Research Institute University of Botswana Maun Botswana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4155-0300
Mosimanegape JongmanDepartment of Biological Sciences University of Botswana Gaborone Botswana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6454-3173
Jeff BowmanScripps Institution of Oceanography University of California San Diego San Diego California USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8811-6280
Lihini AluwihareScripps Institution of Oceanography University of California San Diego San Diego California USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5031-9464

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Botswana's Seronga region saw a mass elephant die-off potentially linked to water sources. This study analyzes Okavango Delta metagenomes, uncovering a diversity of viruses and harmful pathogens. Findings highlight the importance of understanding viral ecology in these waters and support One Health's objective in protecting human, animal, and ecosystem health.

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