Shannon diversity index of each host analyzed
| Source | No. of isolates | No. of unique genotypes | Shannon diversity index |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human | 25 | 3 | 0.4987 |
| Bison | 11 | 7 | 1.8937 |
| Black bear | 48 | 16 | 1.5607 |
| Buffalo | 5 | 3 | 1.3321 |
| Cow | 49 | 26 | 2.4200 |
| Coyote | 121 | 70 | 3.1385 |
| Deer | 89 | 31 | 1.8425 |
| Dog | 48 | 9 | 0.8945 |
| Horse | 19 | 7 | 1.3750 |
| Bighorn sheep | 16 | 14 | 2.6859 |
| Pony | 19 | 2 | 0.4094 |
| Cougar | 20 | 10 | 1.8444 |
| Elk | 29 | 9 | 1.3012 |
| Grizzly bear | 20 | 9 | 1.6768 |
| Ground hog | 19 | 5 | 0.9998 |
| Llama | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Rabbit | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Donkey | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Mountain goat | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 593 | 221 | 2.67 |