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Adding water sources boosted reproducing males in wild asses, raising genetic diversity

Relatively simple habitat management can influence population genetics, providing conservation managers with the opportunity to support genetic resilience not only through breeding programs or translocations, but also by changing how essential resources are distributed in the wild, thereby avoiding...

Adding water sources boosted reproducing males in wild asses, raising genetic diversity
Image: Phys.org
Relatively simple habitat management can influence population genetics, providing conservation managers with the opportunity to support genetic resilience not only through breeding programs or translocations, but also by changing how essential resources are distributed in the wild, thereby avoiding more invasive methods that may harm populations.

Originally published at Phys.org

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