Fencing Can Alter Gene Flow of Asian Elephant Populations within Protected Areas
The Asian elephant is mostly confined to mountainous ranges and therefore risks population fragmentation if hard protected area (PA) boundaries near steep slopes prevent movement. We tested whether elephant gene flow is (i) controlled by slope and (ii) affected by the interplay between barriers and...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-12-01
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Series: | Conservation |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-7159/2/4/46 |