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Evaluation of microsatellite markers for populations studies and forensic identification of African lions (Panthera leo).
The Journal of heredity - 1 Jan 2000
Miller Susan M, Harper Cindy K, Bloomer Paulette, Hofmeyr Jennifer, Funston Paul J
Abstract excerpt
The South African lion (Panthera leo) population is highly fragmented. One-third of its wild lions occur in small (<1000 km(2)) reserves. These lions were reintroduced from other areas of the species' historical range. Management practices on these reserves have not prioritized genetic provenance or heterozygosity. These trends potentially constrain the conservation value of these lions. To ensure the best...
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