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| Bertola, L.D.; Sogbohossou, E.A.; Palma, L.; Miller, S.M. | |
| Policy implications from genetic guidelines for the translocation of lions | |
| 2022 Cat News (75): 41-43 | |
To conserve biodiversity effectively, genetic diversity within species must be taken into account. Genetic diversity is not only correlated to fitness of individuals and resilience of populations, but also encompasses the adaptive potential of a species.Disregarding genetics in management interventions, such as translocations, risks disrupting existing patterns of genetic variation and possibly erodes genetic diversity.Therefore, we urge decision makers to incorporate genetics in their management decisions. Here, we present policy implications for the lion Panthera leo as a case study, although the same approach is applicable to other species as well. |
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