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- Scientists suggest using genetics to help breed tigers, which can make sure the strongest and healthiest tigers are chosen for breeding.
- They studied 15 tigers in different facilities and found some have a good mix of genes, which is important to prevent problems from inbreeding.
- The study shows that managing these tigers with better genetic information could help protect them for the future.
Article Abstract
Background: Genetics driven interventions if adopted in conservation breeding projects may enhance the overall success by prioritizing breeding among genetically most competent individuals and delaying or completely diminishing the ill effects of inbreeding.
Methods And Results: In the present study, we investigated genetic make-up of 15 tigers housed at five different captive facilities of West Bengal in India and report the moderate level of genetic variation. We identified five tigers based on individual genetic attributes that may be prioritized for future breeding or animal exchange programmes. The occurrence of first and second order related individuals in captivity require management attention and they should be paired considering their immediate genetic background.
Conclusion: Considering tiger as a case study, we highlight the use of genetic assessment and necessity to validate the studbook records in formulating adaptive management strategies for long-term conservation and management of species of interest.
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