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Spatial genetic structure and Ovis haplogroup as a tool for an adaptive conservation management of the endangered Cyprus mouflon.
Zoology (Jena, Germany) - 1 Oct 2021
Guerrini Monica, Panayides Panicos, Niktoreh Mofrad Nazgol, Kassinis Nikolaos, Ioannou Ioannis, Forcina Giovanni, Hadjigerou Pantelis, Barbanera Filippo
Abstract excerpt
The mouflon (Ovis gmelini ophion) is the largest wild terrestrial mammal of Cyprus. Regarded as the local flagship species, its population range is limited to the mountainous Paphos Forest and adjacent areas including part of Troodos National Forest Park (> 700 Km2). This species, protected by both national and international legislation, is classified as Endangered by the IUCN, with livestock intrusion, poaching...
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