Cases of spontaneous interbreeding of wolf and domestic dog in the region of Southeast Banat
The study presents the first documented data indicating the occurrence of spontaneous interbreeding of wolf and domestic dog in nature on the territory of Serbia, based on three specimens originating from the region of Southeast Banat. Some unique morpho-anatomical malformations of the cranium in tw...
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University of Belgrade, University of Novi Sad
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| author | Milenković M. Habijan-Mikeš Vesna Matić Rada |
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| description | The study presents the first documented data indicating the occurrence of spontaneous interbreeding of wolf and domestic dog in nature on the territory of Serbia, based on three specimens originating from the region of Southeast Banat. Some unique morpho-anatomical malformations of the cranium in two specimens are described. Based on complex morphological and craniometrical analysis of hybrid specimens and comparison with the corresponding material of authentic wolves from this region, it is possible to follow a local process of multiple wolf/dog hybridization and disturbance of the authentic genetic structure of wolf. The identification of wolf/dog hybrids is a subject of primary concern for the development of conservation and management strategies. Because of great vulnerability of the population of South-Carpathian wolves on the boundaries of their range in Serbia, there is a need for permanent and increased protection in order to maintain their adequately strong population in this region. . |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c66de190a4644a00961d5e824f99b5c42022-12-22T00:27:11ZengUniversity of Belgrade, University of Novi SadArchives of Biological Sciences0354-46642006-01-0158422523110.2298/ABS0604225MCases of spontaneous interbreeding of wolf and domestic dog in the region of Southeast BanatMilenković M.Habijan-Mikeš VesnaMatić RadaThe study presents the first documented data indicating the occurrence of spontaneous interbreeding of wolf and domestic dog in nature on the territory of Serbia, based on three specimens originating from the region of Southeast Banat. Some unique morpho-anatomical malformations of the cranium in two specimens are described. Based on complex morphological and craniometrical analysis of hybrid specimens and comparison with the corresponding material of authentic wolves from this region, it is possible to follow a local process of multiple wolf/dog hybridization and disturbance of the authentic genetic structure of wolf. The identification of wolf/dog hybrids is a subject of primary concern for the development of conservation and management strategies. Because of great vulnerability of the population of South-Carpathian wolves on the boundaries of their range in Serbia, there is a need for permanent and increased protection in order to maintain their adequately strong population in this region. .http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0354-4664/2006/0354-46640604225M.pdfinterbreedingCanis lupusC. familiarishybridizationmorphological and craniometrical analysis |
| spellingShingle | Milenković M. Habijan-Mikeš Vesna Matić Rada Cases of spontaneous interbreeding of wolf and domestic dog in the region of Southeast Banat Archives of Biological Sciences interbreeding Canis lupus C. familiaris hybridization morphological and craniometrical analysis |
| title | Cases of spontaneous interbreeding of wolf and domestic dog in the region of Southeast Banat |
| title_full | Cases of spontaneous interbreeding of wolf and domestic dog in the region of Southeast Banat |
| title_fullStr | Cases of spontaneous interbreeding of wolf and domestic dog in the region of Southeast Banat |
| title_full_unstemmed | Cases of spontaneous interbreeding of wolf and domestic dog in the region of Southeast Banat |
| title_short | Cases of spontaneous interbreeding of wolf and domestic dog in the region of Southeast Banat |
| title_sort | cases of spontaneous interbreeding of wolf and domestic dog in the region of southeast banat |
| topic | interbreeding Canis lupus C. familiaris hybridization morphological and craniometrical analysis |
| url | http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0354-4664/2006/0354-46640604225M.pdf |
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