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Genetic diversity, relatedness and inbreeding of ranched and fragmented Cape buffalo populations in southern Africa.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2020
de Jager Deon, Harper Cindy Kim, Bloomer Paulette
Abstract excerpt
Wildlife ranching, although not considered a conventional conservation system, provides a sustainable model for wildlife utilization and could be a source of valuable genetic material. However, increased fragmentation and intensive management may threaten the evolutionary potential and conservation value of species. Disease-free Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer caffer) in southern Africa exist in populations with a...
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