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The genetic legacy of multiple beaver reintroductions in Central Europe.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Frosch Christiane, Kraus Robert H S, Angst Christof, Allgöwer Rainer, Michaux Johan, Teubner Jana, Nowak Carsten
Abstract excerpt
The comeback of the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) throughout western and central Europe is considered a major conservation success. Traditionally, several subspecies are recognised by morphology and mitochondrial haplotype, each linked to a relict population. During various reintroduction programs in the 20th century, beavers from multiple source localities were released and now form viable populations. These...
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