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Genetic analysis suggests dispersal among chimpanzees in a fragmented forest landscape in Uganda.
American journal of primatology - 1 Sept 2018
McCarthy Maureen S, Lester Jack D, Langergraber Kevin E, Stanford Craig B, Vigilant Linda
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Habitat fragmentation is a leading threat to global biodiversity. Dispersal plays a key role in gene flow and population viability, but the impact of fragmentation on dispersal patterns remains poorly understood. Among chimpanzees, males typically remain in their natal communities while females often disperse. However, habitat loss and fragmentation may cause severe ecological disruptions, potentially resulting...
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