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Mitochondrial Genetic Diversity of Eurasian Red Squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris) from Denmark.
The Journal of heredity - 1 Jan 2000
Madsen Corrie L, Vilstrup Julia T, Fernández Ruth, Marchi Nina, Håkansson Bo, Krog Mogens, Asferg Tommy, Baagøe Hans, Orlando Ludovic
Abstract excerpt
Melanistic Eurasian red squirrels Sciurus vulgaris are commonly found on the Danish island of Funen. They are thought to represent native Danish squirrel types and are presently under threat from admixture with introduced red squirrels. In response, a conservation program was started in 2009 that involves the translocation of melanistic squirrels from Funen to the squirrel-free island of Langeland. Using...
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