It's not 'wild dog' management—we are just killing dingoes
Dingo or just wild dog? A new study busts the misconception that pure dingoes are extinct in NSW—and finds several 'dingo hotspots' around the state.
Plants & Animals
Nov 1, 2019
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Conservation Genetics
Museums put ancient DNA to work for wildlife
Scientists who are trying to save species at the brink of extinction are finding help in an unexpected place.
Biotechnology
Oct 17, 2019
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Genetic diversity couldn't save Darwin's finches
A study by the University of Cincinnati found that Charles Darwin's famous finches defy what has long been considered a key to evolutionary success: genetic diversity.
Plants & Animals
Aug 21, 2019
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Researchers explore genetics of California mountain lions to inform future conservation
Fragmentation of wildlife populations is increasing on a global scale, and understanding current genetic structure, genetic diversity and genetic connectivity is key to informing future wildlife management and conservation.
Ecology
Dec 21, 2018
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Population of rare Stone's sheep 20% smaller than previously thought
The already-rare Stone's sheep of the Yukon is 20 per cent less common than previously thought, according to new research by University of Alberta biologists.
Plants & Animals
Nov 15, 2018
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Genetic tools complement the visual identification of endangered fish
Genetic tools can be a powerful complement to visual identification of endangered fish, indicates a study from the University of California, Davis.
Ecology
Feb 22, 2018
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Dahl's toad-headed turtle threatened by fragmented habitat, shrinking populations
A recent study published in Conservation Genetics by researchers from the Universidad de los Andes, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society), and the Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA) shows that ...
Ecology
Dec 5, 2017
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Manitoba's golden-winged warblers: world's last pure population touched by local and distant conservation problems
Manitoba offers a special home to golden-winged warblers and until recently we were thought to have the most genetically pure populations of these striking songbirds. But new research suggests this is changing.
Plants & Animals
Nov 29, 2017
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Scientists studying dolphins find Bay of Bengal a realm of evolutionary change
Marine scientists have discovered that two species of dolphin in the waters off Bangladesh are genetically distinct from those in other regions of the Indian and western Pacific Oceans, a finding that supports a growing body ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 14, 2016
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Reintroduction of lynx requires larger numbers to avoid genetic depletion
For successful reintroduction of lynx into the wild, the number of released animals is crucial. If only a few lynx are reintroduced to found a population, the genetic diversity is too low to ensure their long-term sustainability. ...
Ecology
May 19, 2016
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