Inbreeding is reduced by female-biased dispersal and mating behavior in Ethiopian wolves

Molecular tools have enabled wildlife researchers to obtain accurate information on the kinship, mating behavior, and dispersal of individuals. We genotyped 192 Ethiopian wolves (n = 29 packs) in the Bale Mountains for 17 microsatellite loci to 1) elucidate kinship within and between packs, 2) asses...

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Principais autores: Randall, D, Pollinger, J, Wayne, R, Tallents, L, Johnson, P, Macdonald, D
Formato: Journal article
Idioma:English
Publicado em: 2007