Genetic and genomic monitoring with minimally invasive sampling methods
The decreasing cost and increasing scope and power of emerging genomic technologies
are reshaping the field of molecular ecology. However, many modern genomic approaches …
are reshaping the field of molecular ecology. However, many modern genomic approaches …
New perspectives in diet analysis based on DNA barcoding and parallel pyrosequencing: the trnL approach
A Valentini, C Miquel, MA Nawaz… - Molecular ecology …, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
The development of DNA barcoding (species identification using a standardized DNA
sequence), and the availability of recent DNA sequencing techniques offer new possibilities …
sequence), and the availability of recent DNA sequencing techniques offer new possibilities …
Review of field methods for monitoring Asian bears
MF Proctor, DL Garshelis, P Thatte, R Steinmetz… - Global Ecology and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Efficient and effective monitoring methods are required to assess population status and
gauge efficacy of conservation actions for threatened species. Here we review the spectrum …
gauge efficacy of conservation actions for threatened species. Here we review the spectrum …
[HTML][HTML] The need to step-up monitoring of Asian bears
Many wildlife species are threatened in Asia, including the five species of terrestrial bears
(Asiatic black, Ursus thibetanus; brown, U. arctos; sloth, Melursus ursinus; sun, Helarctos …
(Asiatic black, Ursus thibetanus; brown, U. arctos; sloth, Melursus ursinus; sun, Helarctos …
Comparison of methods for estimating density and population trends for low-density Asian bears
Populations of bears in Asia are vulnerable to extinction and effective monitoring is critical to
measure and direct conservation efforts. Population abundance (local density) or growth (λ) …
measure and direct conservation efforts. Population abundance (local density) or growth (λ) …
Inferring population decline and expansion from microsatellite data: a simulation-based evaluation of the Msvar method
Reconstructing the demographic history of populations is a central issue in evolutionary
biology. Using likelihood-based methods coupled with Monte Carlo simulations, it is now …
biology. Using likelihood-based methods coupled with Monte Carlo simulations, it is now …
Being the underdog: an elusive small carnivore uses space with prey and time without enemies
Rare and elusive species are seldom the first choice of model for the study of ecological
questions, yet rarity and elusiveness often emerge from ecological processes. One of these …
questions, yet rarity and elusiveness often emerge from ecological processes. One of these …
From genetic diversity and structure to conservation: genetic signature of recent population declines in three mouse lemur species (Microcebus spp.)
The exceptional biodiversity of Madagascar is threatened by anthropogenic landscape
changes that took place during the 2000 years of human colonization. This study focuses on …
changes that took place during the 2000 years of human colonization. This study focuses on …
An evaluation of field and noninvasive genetic methods for estimating Eurasian otter population size
P Hájková, B Zemanová, K Roche, B Hájek - Conservation Genetics, 2009 - Springer
Successful conservation and management of rare and elusive species requires reliable
estimates of population size, but acquisition of such data is often challenging. We compare …
estimates of population size, but acquisition of such data is often challenging. We compare …
Evolutionary history of enigmatic bears in the Tibetan Plateau–Himalaya region and the identity of the yeti
T Lan, S Gill, E Bellemain, R Bischof… - … of the Royal …, 2017 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Although anecdotally associated with local bears (Ursus arctos and U. thibetanus), the exact
identity of 'hominid'-like creatures important to folklore and mythology in the Tibetan Plateau …
identity of 'hominid'-like creatures important to folklore and mythology in the Tibetan Plateau …