Population genomics reveals extensive inbreeding and purging of mutational load in wild Amur tigers
The inbreeding is a big threat for the persistence of genetic diversity in small and isolated
populations of endangered species. The homozygous genome could exacerbate inbreeding …
populations of endangered species. The homozygous genome could exacerbate inbreeding …
Serial colonization shapes genetic variation and defines conservation units in Asian elephants
Megaherbivores are primary consumers who provide unique ecosystem services. Given
their body size, they are disproportionately threatened in the Anthropocene. Asian elephants …
their body size, they are disproportionately threatened in the Anthropocene. Asian elephants …
Natural dispersal is better than translocation for reducing risks of inbreeding depression in eastern black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis michaeli)
RVK Mellya, JGC Hopcraft, W Mwakilema, EM Eblate… - bioRxiv, 2023 - biorxiv.org
Due to ever increasing anthropogenic impacts, many species survive only in small and
isolated populations. Active conservation management to reduce extinction risk includes …
isolated populations. Active conservation management to reduce extinction risk includes …
Reanalysis of sequences of alleged Javan tiger highlights the difficulties in studying big cats and the need for high throughput sequencing
Big cats are of conservation concern throughout their range. Genetic tools are often
employed to study them for various purposes. However, there are several difficulties in using …
employed to study them for various purposes. However, there are several difficulties in using …
Establishment and characterization of fibroblast lines from the northern tiger cat (Leopardus tigrinus, Schreber, 1775) during extended passage and cryopreservation
JVS Viana, LRM de Oliveira, LLV Rodrigues… - Cell Biology … - Wiley Online Library
The establishment of fibroblast lines enables several applications from the formation of
biobanks for the conservation of biodiversity to the use of these cells in physiological and …
biobanks for the conservation of biodiversity to the use of these cells in physiological and …
Effects of Inbreeding on Survival of Captive Bengal Tigers (Panthera tigris tigris) in Lahore Zoo: Inbreeding in Bengal Tigers
The risk of inbreeding within captive tiger populations is a fundamental problem in
conservation of wildlife. Objective: To determined high levels of inbreeding can result in …
conservation of wildlife. Objective: To determined high levels of inbreeding can result in …