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4 summaries matching “Amur leopard” in Felid Genetics & Evolution
Research overview: conservation genetics of the Amur leopard
OverviewThe Amur leopard, surviving in the Russian Far East and adjacent China, is one of the rarest cats, having dropped to a few dozen individuals. This overview surveys genetic studies documenting its very…
Research overview: genomic erosion in threatened cats
OverviewGenomic erosion refers to the cumulative loss of genetic diversity and accumulation of harmful variation that accompanies population decline, and cats provide some of its clearest examples. This overv…
Research overview: pedigree and studbook management in captive felids
OverviewZoos and breeding programs maintain studbooks to manage the genetics of captive cat populations, aiming to retain diversity and avoid inbreeding across generations. This overview surveys how pedigree…
Research overview: subspecies and population genetics of the leopard
OverviewThe leopard is the most widely distributed big cat, ranging across Africa and Asia, and genetic studies have refined its subspecies framework. This overview surveys evidence that African leopards form…