Fragmentation of wildlife populations is increasing on a global scale and understanding
current population genetic structure, genetic diversity, and genetic connectivity is key to …

Pumas (Puma concolor; also known as mountain lions and cougars) in southern California
live among a burgeoning human population of roughly 20 million people. Yet little is known …

Urbanization is decreasing wildlife habitat and connectivity worldwide, including for apex
predators, such as the puma (Puma concolor). Puma populations along California's central …

We examined the effects of habitat discontinuities on gene flow among puma (Puma
concolor) populations across the southwestern USA. Using 16 microsatellite loci, we …

In this study, I examined the population genetic structure of subpopulations of pumas (Puma
concolor) in Idaho and surrounding states. Patterns of genetic diversity, population structure …

Habitat loss and fragmentation are considered the major treats to worldwide biodiversity.
Carnivores in particular can be more sensitive to landscape modification due to their low …

Pumas are the most widely distributed felid in the Western Hemisphere. Increasingly,
however, human persecution and habitat loss are isolating puma populations. To explore …

Migration is essential for maintaining genetic diversity among populations, and pumas
(Puma concolor) provide an excellent model for studying the genetic impacts of migrants on …

Conservation and management of wide-ranging carnivores like cougars (Puma concolor),
which occur across human-altered landscapes can benefit from an in-depth understanding …

Genetic rescue—an increase in population fitness following the introduction of new alleles—
has been proven to ameliorate inbreeding depression in small, isolated populations, yet is …