Article
Beyond population size: Whole-genome data reveal bottleneck legacies in the peninsular Italian wolf.
The Journal of heredity - 3 Jan 2025
Battilani Daniele, Gargiulo Roberta, Caniglia Romolo, Fabbri Elena, Madrigal Jazmín Ramos-, Fontsere Claudia, Ciucani Marta Maria, Gopalakrishnan Shyam, Girardi Matteo, Fracasso Ilaria, Mastroiaco Matteo, Ciucci Paolo, Vernesi Cristiano
Abstract excerpt
Preserving genetic diversity and adaptive potential while avoiding inbreeding depression is crucial for the long-term conservation of natural populations. Despite demographic increases, traces of past bottleneck events at the genomic level should be carefully considered for population management. From this perspective, the peninsular Italian wolf is a paradigmatic case. After being on the brink of extinction in...
Topics
- Wolves
- Animals
- Italy
- Population Density
- Genetics, Population
- Genetic Variation
- Inbreeding
- Genome
- Conservation of Natural Resources