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Genomic exploration of the endangered oriental stork, Ciconia boyciana, sheds light on migration adaptation and future conservation.
GigaScience - 2 Jan 2024
Yang Shangchen, Liu Yan, Zhao Xiaoqing, Chen Jin, Li Haimeng, Liang Hongrui, Fan Jiale, Zhou Mengchao, Wang Shiqing, Zhang Xiaotian, Shi Minhui, Han Lei, Yu Mingyuan, Lu Yaxian, Liu Boyang, Xu Yu, Lan Tianming, Hou Zhijun
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The oriental stork, Ciconia boyciana, is an endangered migratory bird listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List. The bird population has experienced a rapid decline in the past decades, with nest locations and stop-over sites largely degraded due to human-bird conflicts. Multipronged conservation efforts are required to secure the future of oriental storks. We propose...
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