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Population genomic assessment of semi-captive Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) from Myanmar: endangered species management and conservation implications.
BMC genomics - 9 May 2026
Somenzi Elisa, Arantes Larissa S, O'Sullivan Ronan James, Gautam Hansraj, Franco Dos Santos Diogo J, Oo Zaw Min, Htut Win, Mazzoni Camila J, Lummaa Virpi
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BACKGROUND: Genomic approaches can provide critical insights into the genetic health of endangered species and the impacts of long-term management on semi-captive populations. Asian elephants (Elephas maximus), listed as Endangered, include a large semi-captive population in Myanmar that may represent an important reservoir of genetic diversity. However, their genetic structure, levels of inbreeding, and...
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