Genetic analyses reveal population structure and recent decline in leopards (Panthera pardus fusca) across the Indian subcontinent
Background Large carnivores maintain the stability and functioning of ecosystems. Currently, many carnivore species face declining population sizes due to natural and anthropogenic pressures. The leopard, Panthera pardus, is probably the most widely distributed and highly adaptable large felid globa...
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PeerJ Inc.
2020-02-01
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