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Genetic structure of fragmented southern populations of African Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer caffer).
BMC evolutionary biology - 1 Nov 2014
Smitz Nathalie, Cornélis Daniel, Chardonnet Philippe, Caron Alexandre, de Garine-Wichatitsky Michel, Jori Ferran, Mouton Alice, Latinne Alice, Pigneur Lise-Marie, Melletti Mario, Kanapeckas Kimberly L, Marescaux Jonathan, Pereira Carlos Lopes, Michaux Johan
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BACKGROUND: African wildlife experienced a reduction in population size and geographical distribution over the last millennium, particularly since the 19th century as a result of human demographic expansion, wildlife overexploitation, habitat degradation and cattle-borne diseases. In many areas, ungulate populations are now largely confined within a network of loosely connected protected areas. These...
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