Consideration of genetic variation and evolutionary history in future conservation of Indian one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis)

Consideration of genetic variation and evolutionary history in future conservation of Indian one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis)

Abstract Background The extant members of the Asian rhinos have experienced severe population and range declines since Pleistocene through a combination of natural and anthropogenic factors. The one-horned rhino is the only Asian species recovered from such conditions but most of the extant populati...

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Main Authors: Tista Ghosh, Shrewshree Kumar, Kirtika Sharma, Parikshit Kakati, Amit Sharma, Samrat Mondol
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-07-01
Series:BMC Ecology and Evolution
Subjects:
Megaherbivore
Paleobiogeography events
Evolutionary significant units (ESUs)
Rhinocerotidae family
Reintroduction program
Founder effect
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12862-022-02045-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12862-022-02045-2

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