Conservation Genetics in Mammals

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This book focuses on the use of molecular tools to study small populations of rare and endangered mammals, and presents case studies that apply an evolutionary framework to address innovative questions in the emerging field of mammalian conservation genomics using a highly diverse set of novel molecular tools. Novel and more precise molecular technologies now allow experts in the field of mammology to interpret data in a more contextual and empirical fashion and to better describe the evolutionary and ecological processes that are responsible for the patterns they observe. 

The book also demonstrates how recent advances in genetic/genomic technologies have been applied to assess the impact of environmental/anthropogenic changes on the health of small populations of mammals. It examines a range of issues in the field of mammalian conservation genomics, such as the role that the genetic diversity of the immune system plays in disease protection and localadaptation; the use of noninvasive techniques and genomic banks as a resource for monitoring and restoring populations; the structuring of population by physical barriers; and genetic diversity. Further, by integrating research from a variety of areas – including population genetics, molecular ecology, systematics, and evolutionary and conservation biology – it enables readers to gain a deeper understanding of the conservation biology of mammals that are at increasing risk of extinction at local, regional and global scales. As such, it offers a unique resource for a broad readership interested in the conservation biology of mammals and conservation management strategies to better preserve biodiversity.
Provides new insights on the use of molecular tools to answer questions related to population genetics in particular, and to propose conservation strategies for endangered mammalian species in general
Summarizes the available information on the current state and future prospects of conservation genomics in mammals
Written by prominent researchers in the field who are using the most innovative molecular tools and tackling the most compelling evolutionary questions in the field of conservation genetics

Provides new insights on the use of molecular tools to answer questions related to population genetics in particular, and to propose conservation strategies for endangered mammalian species in general Summarizes the available information on the current state and future prospects of conservation genomics in mammals Written by prominent researchers in the field who are using the most innovative molecular tools and tackling the most compelling evolutionary questions in the field of conservation genetics

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Jorge Ortega

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Conservation Biology Mammals Population Genetics Wildlife conservation Mammalogy Evolutionary Genomics Conservation Management Fish and Wildlife Biology

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"The strongest aspect of this volume was the diversity of taxa that it covered. … I found the contributions to this volume to be individually interesting, and of clear value for anyone anticipating working on the species and systems that it covers.” (H. Bradley Shaffer, The Quarterly Review of Biology, Vol. 97 (2), June, 2022)
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