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From Caves to the Savannah, the Mitogenome History of Modern Lions (Panthera leo) and Their Ancestors.
International journal of molecular sciences - 10 May 2024
Broggini Camilla, Cavallini Marta, Vanetti Isabella, Abell Jackie, Binelli Giorgio, Lombardo Gianluca
Abstract excerpt
Lions (Panthera leo) play a crucial ecological role in shaping and maintaining fragile ecosystems within Africa. Conservation efforts should focus on genetic variability within wild populations when considering reintroduction attempts. We studied two groups of lions from two conservation sites located in Zambia and Zimbabwe to determine their genetic make-up, information that is usually unknown to the sites. In...
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