Source: https://africageographic.com/blog/humans-not-always-to-blame-for-genetic-diversity-loss-in-wildlife/
Humans not always to blame for genetic diversity loss in wildlife
ZSL-led study shows genetic differences in African lions likely caused by ecological rather than human factors.
Conservationists should be wary of assuming that genetic diversity loss in wildlife is always caused by humans, as new research published today by international conservation charity ZSL (Zoological Society of London) reveals that, in the case of a population of southern African lions (Panthera leo), it’s likely caused by ecological rather than human factors.
Published in Animal Conservation today (28 January 2020) the study saw researchers from ZSL’s Institute of Zoology and Imperial College London analyse the genetic diversity of 149 African lions in the KAZA (Kavango–Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area) in northern Botswana between 2010 to 2013.
Read more: https://africageographic.com/blog/humans-not-always-to-blame-for-genetic-diversity-loss-in-wildlife/
Humans not always to blame for genetic diversity loss in wildlife
ZSL-led study shows genetic differences in African lions likely caused by ecological rather than human factors.
Conservationists should be wary of assuming that genetic diversity loss in wildlife is always caused by humans, as new research published today by international conservation charity ZSL (Zoological Society of London) reveals that, in the case of a population of southern African lions (Panthera leo), it’s likely caused by ecological rather than human factors.
Published in Animal Conservation today (28 January 2020) the study saw researchers from ZSL’s Institute of Zoology and Imperial College London analyse the genetic diversity of 149 African lions in the KAZA (Kavango–Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area) in northern Botswana between 2010 to 2013.
Read more: https://africageographic.com/blog/humans-not-always-to-blame-for-genetic-diversity-loss-in-wildlife/
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