Article
Colonialism in South Africa leaves a lasting legacy of reduced genetic diversity in Cape buffalo.
Molecular ecology - 1 Apr 2023
Quinn Liam, Garcia-Erill Genís, Santander Cindy, Brüniche-Olsen Anna, Liu Xiaodong, Sinding Mikkel-Holger S, Heaton Michael P, Smith Timothy P L, Pečnerová Patrícia, Bertola Laura D, Hanghøj Kristian, Rasmussen Malthe Sebro, de Jager Deon, Siegismund Hans R, Albrechtsen Anders, Heller Rasmus, Moltke Ida
Abstract excerpt
The iconic Cape buffalo has experienced several documented population declines in recent history. These declines have been largely attributed to the late 19th century rinderpest pandemic. However, the effect of the rinderpest pandemic on their genetic diversity remains contentious, and other factors that have potentially affected this diversity include environmental changes during the Pleistocene, range...
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