Article
Genetic diversity and mate selection in a reintroduced population of gray wolves.
Scientific reports - 11 Jan 2022
Ausband David E
Abstract excerpt
The genetic composition of an individual can markedly affect its survival, reproduction, and ultimately fitness. As some wildlife populations become smaller, conserving genetic diversity will be a conservation challenge. Many imperiled species are already supported through population augmentation efforts and we often do not know if or how genetic diversity is maintained in translocated species. As a case study...
Topics
- Animals
- Wolves
- Genetic Variation
- Female
- Male
- Mating Preference, Animal
- Heterozygote
- Conservation of Natural Resources
