When planning a translocation, the genetics of the lion must be taken into account.
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There are so few wild ocelots in the US that the cats are becoming inbred, with a bad prognosis for their ultimate survival. But researchers are perfecting ways to get new genes into the population.
Female moles evolved to have high testosterone levels, making them fiercer diggers and mothers. Female hyenas share this trait, but it means they must give birth through a male-like phallus.
A global research effort is targeting inherited disorders in dogs.
African lions were initially thought to belong to a single subspecies but new research shows that there is more diversity on the African continent.
Red deer on the Scottish isles have the same DNA as their ancient ancestors – scientists are now uncovering how they got there in the first place.
Conservationists are increasingly looking to translocating rhinos. This not only ensures their safety but also enables improvements to their genetic health.
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Postdoctoral fellow at Copenhagen University, Leiden University
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Professor of Organisms and Environment, Cardiff University
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Emeritus Professor of Animal Genetics, University of Sydney
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Professor of Animal Behaviour and Welfare, University of New England
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Conservation Genetics, University of Cape Town
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Professor in Bioarchaeology, Head of Archaeology and Conservation, Cardiff University
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Research associate, Cardiff University
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Honorary Affiliate, University of Sydney
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Jenny Graves est un·e adhérent·e de The Conversation
Distinguished Professor of Genetics and Vice Chancellor's Fellow, La Trobe University
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DVM, PhD Candidate in Comparative and Experimental Medicine, University of Tennessee
