Reproductive and genetic consequences of founding isolated lion populations

A study discusses definitive evidence that the reproductive function of free-ranging mammals can be impaired as a result of demographic contraction followed by inbreeding.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Nature (London) 1987-09, Vol.329 (6137), p.328-331
Hauptverfasser:	Wildt, D. E, Bush, M, Goodrowe, K. L, Packer, C, Pusey, A. E, Brown, J. L, Joslin, P, O'Brien, S. J
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animal populations Animals Biological and medical sciences Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Genetics Genetics of eukaryotes. Biological and molecular evolution Inbreeding Mammals Population genetics, reproduction patterns Reproduction Vertebrata
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Zusammenfassung:	A study discusses definitive evidence that the reproductive function of free-ranging mammals can be impaired as a result of demographic contraction followed by inbreeding.
ISSN:	0028-0836 1476-4687
DOI:	10.1038/329328a0