Publications by authors named "Lilith J Zecherle"
Article Synopsis
- Reintroducing endangered species can be more successful with genetically diverse populations, which enhances their ability to adapt.
- Mixing individuals from different subspecies can improve survival odds, but excessive diversity can lead to issues like outbreeding depression.
- In the case of Asiatic wild asses in Israel, a successful breeding core was formed that showed high genetic diversity and no negative effects from hybridization, demonstrating that subspecies mixing can benefit conservation efforts.
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