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Genomic insights into the persistence of Nubian giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis camelopardalis) in conflict-affected South Sudan.
Scientific reports - 5 Sept 2026
van Giessen Sam, Prochotta David, de Jong Menno Jeroen, Harvey Richard, Claase Megan, Fennessy Julian, Janke Axel
Abstract excerpt
Armed conflicts can severely disrupt wildlife conservation and management, yet their long-term genomic consequences remain poorly understood. South Sudan has experienced decades of conflict that have limited conservation efforts and prevented genomic assessment of its fauna, including the endangered subspecies of Nubian giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis camelopardalis). Due to long-standing logistical and political...
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- Animals
- South Sudan
- Giraffes
- Conservation of Natural Resources
- Genomics
- Genetic Variation
