A genetically distinct lion (Panthera leo) population from Ethiopia

Bruche, Susann; Gusset, Markus; Lippold, Sebastian; Barnett, Ross; Eulenberger, Klaus; Junhold, Jörg; Driscoll, Carlos A.; Hofreiter, Michael

doi:10.1007/s10344-012-0668-5

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“…The closer connectivity between east and west African Hyalomma probably supports Pleistocene migration corridors in the region (Kadu et al ., ), and the most distinct clustering of the Somalian/Ethiopian haplogroup (V) is corroborating the strong isolating effect of the eastern East African Rift system (Fig. ; Robinson & Matthee, ; Bruche et al ., ).…”

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The effect of host vicariance and parasite life history on the dispersal of the multi‐host ectoparasite, Hyalomma truncatum

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Apanaskevich

Matthee

et al. 2017

Journal of Biogeography

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Aim It is predicted that the dispersal and gene flow of ectoparasites with wide host ranges are correlated with the vagilities of their most mobile hosts. To test this, the phylogeographical structure of a widespread generalist tick occurring on large ungulates was determined and compared with previously published host patterns. Location Africa. Methods mtDNA cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) sequences were generated for 182 Hyalomma truncatum specimens sampled from 21 Afrotropical localities. A subsample of these was sequenced for the nuclear Histone 3 (H3) and Calreticulin (CRT) regions. Phylogeographical inferences were made by using haplotype networks, a Bayesian analysis of population structure, isolation by distance (IBD) and a Bayesian gene tree. Demographic changes in the populations were determined with Bayesian skyline plots. Results Two highly divergent geographically confined mtDNA clades were detected, and these were partly supported by significant differentiation at nuclear DNA level. The clades differ by 9.88% (± 0.40%) mtDNA COI sequence divergence. The southern African clade, which expanded approximately 100 ka, shows no geographical barriers to dispersal and also no IBD. The northern African clade shows signs of IBD, at least five distinct genetic subgroups and an earlier expansion at 200 ka. Conclusion The phylogeography of the generalist tick is broadly congruent with host vicariance and supports the previously defined African Pleistocene savanna refugia. The magnitude of the sequence divergence between geographically separated genetic lineages suggests that H. truncatum comprises two distinct yet undescribed species. The dispersal of ectoparasites with wide host ranges is dependent on the ability of the various life stages of the parasite to survive in the off‐host environment coupled to host movement.

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confidence: 97%

The effect of host vicariance and parasite life history on the dispersal of the multi‐host ectoparasite, Hyalomma truncatum

Sands

Apanaskevich

Matthee

et al. 2017

Journal of Biogeography

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“…However, the country has more than seven large mammals [19]- [23]. For example, Boutourlini's blue monkey (Cercopithecus mitis boutourlini) which is an endemic sub species of blue monkey [24] [25], Ethiopian Lion (Panthera leo abyssincum) [26], Starck's Hare (Lepus starcki) and Giant mole rat (Tachyoryctes macrocephalus) were some of endemic mammals of Ethiopia that are not included under unique endemic species. The large mammals are mainly concentrated in the south and southwest border and adjacent area of the country.…”

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“…In the past few decades, the numbers of protected areas in developing countries are expanding [26]. The forest cover of Ethiopia declined from 47% to only 3% for the past few decades due to ever increasing population and anthropogenic effect [4].…”

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Wildlife Resources of Ethiopia: Opportunities, Challenges and Future Directions: From Ecotourism Perspective: A Review Paper

Amare¹

2015

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The economy of Ethiopia has prospered for many years on agricultural products but currently, the country expands to industrialization and service providing for additional incomes. However, the wildlife tourism and conservation practices are still at low attention. Therefore, this review paper identifies potential opportunities and wildlife diversity to promote wildlife tourism practices in Ethiopia. Furthermore, it also identifies the challenges and future directions to put into practice for future wildlife tourism industry. Wildlife tourism is one of the best potential economies to the country due to the presence of magnificent diversity of wildlife with high endemism and expansion of protected areas. The main intentions of tourists are to visit large mammals and birds with their natural habitats. The country earns million dollars per year only from protected areas through nature based tourism. The Montane and Afroalpine, Rift Valley and Transboundary ecosystem, a world class icon for wildlife tourism which attracts various tourists, and potential tourism destination for Ethiopia due to its high mammalian diversity and scenic area. The expansion of protected areas, peaceful and friendly people, and endemism promote tourism industry in Ethiopia. Even though, Ethiopia is the third country next to Tanzania and Uganda in terms of land surface of protected area; human-wildlife conflict, loss of biodiversity, and limited tourism and conservation attention with poor infrastructure are some of the major challenges. To scale up wildlife tourism industry, better promotion with practical conservation practices, community based tourism approaches and infrastructures should be implemented throughout the whole area of tourist destination.

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“…However, studies have been mostly limited to microsatellites with limited use of nuclear and mitochondrial genetic data (e.g. [11][12][13][14][15][16][17]). More recently, reduced representation sequencing has enabled genomic genotyping DNAZoo).…”

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Long live the king: chromosome-level assembly of the lion (Panthera leo) using linked-read, Hi-C, and long read data

Armstrong

Taylor

Miller

et al. 2019

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The lion (Panthera leo) is one of the most popular and iconic feline species on the planet, yet in spite of its popularity, the last century has seen massive declines for lion populations worldwide. Genomic resources for endangered species represent an important way forward for the field of conservation, enabling high-resolution studies of demography, disease, and population dynamics. Here, we present a chromosome-level assembly for the captive African lion from the Exotic Feline Rescue Center as a resource for current and subsequent genetic work of the sole social species of the Panthera clade. Our assembly is composed of 10x Genomics Chromium data, Dovetail Hi-C, and Oxford Nanopore long-read data. Synteny is highly conserved between the lion, other Panthera genomes, and the domestic cat. We find variability in the length and levels of homozygosity across the genomes of the lion sequenced here and other previous published resequence data, indicating contrasting histories of recent and ancient small population sizes and/or inbreeding. Demographic analyses reveal similar histories across all individuals except the Asiatic lion, which shows a more rapid decline in population size. This high-quality genome will greatly aid in the continuing research and conservation efforts for the lion. using the domestic cat or tiger as a reference [18]. Felid karyotypes are thought to be highly conserved [19,20], but studies have shown a reference mapping bias for estimation of statistics such as heterozygosity [21] and accurate allele calling [22], both of which are important for assessing population history.The causes of the decline in lions are multifactorial. Lions have been hunted by humans for thousands of years, possibly first as a direct competitor and threat to our survival [23], for initiation rituals and rites of passage (e.g. [24][25][26]), to reduce predation of domesticated animals, and more recently for sport [27][28][29][30]. The recent rise of illegal trade in lion parts and illicit breeding practices has escalated over the past ten years, bringing hunting practices and international laws into the spotlight. In addition, several documentaries have exposed the lion breeding industry within South Africa, which uses fenced lions for 'petting', canned hunting experiences, and ultimately as skeletons for export, likely destined for Asian medicines [31]. Accurate and rapid genotyping could aid law enforcement to reveal whether the origins of trafficked goods are from wild or captive populations.Moreover, rapid population decline has put lions at the forefront of the conservation debate over translocations and how best to manage populations. Many efforts to restore previous populations have focused on translocation lions within and between various South African lion populations (e.g. [32,33]. Information about local population adaptation, deleterious alleles, and potential inbreeding is lacking, which further complicates managed relocations. While increasing genetic diversity remains a widely accepted conservation goal...

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A genetically distinct lion (Panthera leo) population from Ethiopia

Cited by 19 publications

References 23 publications

The effect of host vicariance and parasite life history on the dispersal of the multi‐host ectoparasite, Hyalomma truncatum

The effect of host vicariance and parasite life history on the dispersal of the multi‐host ectoparasite, Hyalomma truncatum

Wildlife Resources of Ethiopia: Opportunities, Challenges and Future Directions: From Ecotourism Perspective: A Review Paper

Long live the king: chromosome-level assembly of the lion (Panthera leo) using linked-read, Hi-C, and long read data

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