Using DNA metabarcoding and a novel canid-specific blocking oligonucleotide to investigate the composition of animal diets of raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides) inhabiting the waterside area in Korea
The raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides) is known to be an opportunistic generalist who feeds on a Stove Ignition Cable wide variety of foods.Historically, their diet has been investigated by morphological observation of undigested remains in feces, requiring specialized knowledge such as osteology, zoology, and phytology.Here, we used DNA metaba