Noninvasive genetic sampling tools for wildlife biologists: a review of applications and recommendations for accurate data collection
Noninvasive genetic sampling provides great potential for research and management
applications in wildlife biology. Researchers can obtain DNA from a variety of sources …
applications in wildlife biology. Researchers can obtain DNA from a variety of sources …
Noninvasive population genetics: a review of sample source, diet, fragment length and microsatellite motif effects on amplification success and genotyping error rates
Noninvasive population genetics has found many applications in ecology and conservation
biology. However, the technical difficulties inherent to the analysis of low quantities of DNA …
biology. However, the technical difficulties inherent to the analysis of low quantities of DNA …
Factors affecting the amount of genomic DNA extracted from ape faeces and the identification of an improved sample storage method
AM Nsubuga, MM Robbins, AD Roeder… - Molecular …, 2004 - Wiley Online Library
Genetic analysis using noninvasively collected samples such as faeces continues to pose a
formidable challenge because of unpredictable variation in the extent to which usable DNA …
formidable challenge because of unpredictable variation in the extent to which usable DNA …
Quantifying genotyping errors in noninvasive population genetics
The use of noninvasively collected samples greatly expands the range of ecological issues
that may be investigated through population genetics. Furthermore, the difficulty of obtaining …
that may be investigated through population genetics. Furthermore, the difficulty of obtaining …
Reliable microsatellite genotyping of the Eurasian badger (Meles meles) using faecal DNA
The potential link between badgers and bovine tuberculosis has made it vital to develop
accurate techniques to census badgers. Here we investigate the potential of using genetic …
accurate techniques to census badgers. Here we investigate the potential of using genetic …
Genetic signature of anthropogenic population collapse in orang-utans
B Goossens, L Chikhi, M Ancrenaz… - PLoS …, 2006 - journals.plos.org
Great ape populations are undergoing a dramatic decline, which is predicted to result in
their extinction in the wild from entire regions in the near future. Recent findings have …
their extinction in the wild from entire regions in the near future. Recent findings have …
Remote collection of animal DNA and its applications in conservation management and understanding the population biology of rare and cryptic species
MP Piggott, AC Taylor - Wildlife Research, 2003 - CSIRO Publishing
Obtaining useful information about elusive or endangered species can be logistically
difficult, particularly if relying entirely on field signs such as hair, feathers or faeces …
difficult, particularly if relying entirely on field signs such as hair, feathers or faeces …
Mitochondrial phylogeography of baboons (Papiospp.) – Indication for introgressive hybridization?
Background Baboons of the genus Papio are distributed over wide ranges of Africa and
even colonized parts of the Arabian Peninsula. Traditionally, five phenotypically distinct …
even colonized parts of the Arabian Peninsula. Traditionally, five phenotypically distinct …
Male bimaturism and reproductive success in Sumatran orang-utans
SS Utami, B Goossens, MW Bruford… - Behavioral …, 2002 - academic.oup.com
Although orang-utans live solitary lives most of the time, they have a complex social
structure and are characterized by extreme sexual dimorphism. However, whereas some …
structure and are characterized by extreme sexual dimorphism. However, whereas some …
The impact of time and field conditions on brown bear (Ursus arctos) faecal DNA amplification
To establish longevity of faecal DNA samples under varying summer field conditions, we
collected 53 faeces from captive brown bears (Ursus arctos) on a restricted vegetation diet …
collected 53 faeces from captive brown bears (Ursus arctos) on a restricted vegetation diet …