Genetics of the Andean bear (; Ursidae, Carnivora) in Ecuador: when the Andean Cordilleras are not an Obstacle.

One of the top carnivores in the Andean mountains is the Andean bear (, Ursidae), the only bear in South America. This is a flagship and key umbrella species in Ecuador because its conservation has a positive impact on the conservation of many other species in the Andes. But to preserve, first one must know the genetic characteristics of a species, among other things.

Invalidation of taxa within the silvery wooly monkey (, Atelidae, Primates).

The systematics of the Humboldt's wooly monkeys (; Atelidae) is essential to preserve this Neotropical primate species. Traditionally, four morphological subspecies have been described, which recently have been molecularly confirmed. However, no population genetics studies have been carried out throughout the geographical distribution of one of these subspecies, .