﻿Available names for Rangifer (Mammalia, Artiodactyla, Cervidae) species and subspecies

Harding, Lee E.

doi:10.3897/zookeys.1119.80233

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“…This indicates that reindeer herding, and pastoralism have been based on animals of same genetic origin in a very large geographical area in the northern Russian territory among different northern indigenous societies. As pointed out by 31 , these reindeer breeds belong to "Siberian reindeer" group of reindeer (R. t. sibiricus). In contrast to our finding, genotyping of limited number of autosomal microsatellites in the Russian reindeer breeds 32,33 clustered the Nenets and Even reindeer to different genetic sub-groups.…”

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Whole genome sequencing provides novel insights into the evolutionary history and genetic adaptations of reindeer populations in northern Eurasia

Pokharel,

Weldenegodguad,

Dudeck

et al. 2023

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Semi-domestic reindeer play a vital role in the culture and livelihoods of indigenous people across the northern Eurasia. These animals are well adapted to harsh environmental conditions, such as extreme cold, limited feed availability and long migration distances. Therefore, understanding the genomics of reindeer is crucial for improving their management, conservation, and utilization. Here we have generated a new genome assembly for the Fennoscandian semi-domestic reindeer with high contiguity, making it the most complete reference genome for reindeer to date. The new genome assembly was utilized to explore genetic diversity, population structure and selective sweeps in Eurasian R. tarandus populations which was based on the largest populations genomics dataset for reindeer, encompassing 58 individuals from diverse populations. Phylogenetic analyses revealed distinct gene clusters, with the Finnish Forest reindeer standing out as a unique sub-species. Divergence time estimates suggested a separation of ~52,000 years ago between Northern-European R. t. fennicus and R. t. tarandus. Our study identified three main genetic clusters: Euro-Beringian, South/Central European and the Finnish Forest reindeer. Furthermore, two independent reindeer domestication events were inferred in Fennoscandian and Russian semi-domestic reindeer. Notably, shared genes under selection, including retroviral genes, point towards molecular domestication processes that aided adaptation of this species to diverse environments.

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Whole genome sequencing provides novel insights into the evolutionary history and genetic adaptations of reindeer populations in northern Eurasia

Pokharel,

Weldenegodguad,

Dudeck

et al. 2023

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“…Rangifer tarandus, referred to as reindeer in Eurasia and caribou in North America, is an ideal species with which to study the impact of glacial cycles on species distributions 16 – 18 . Its current distribution spreads from the High Arctic (including Svalbard) to the tundra and taiga regions of northern Europe, Siberia, North America and Greenland 2 , 18 – 21 .…”

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Ancient reindeer mitogenomes reveal island-hopping colonisation of the Arctic archipelagos

Hold,

Lord,

Brealey

et al. 2024

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Climate warming at the end of the last glacial period had profound effects on the distribution of cold-adapted species. As their range shifted towards northern latitudes, they were able to colonise previously glaciated areas, including remote Arctic islands. However, there is still uncertainty about the routes and timing of colonisation. At the end of the last ice age, reindeer/caribou (Rangifer tarandus) expanded to the Holarctic region and colonised the archipelagos of Svalbard and Franz Josef Land. Earlier studies have proposed two possible colonisation routes, either from the Eurasian mainland or from Canada via Greenland. Here, we used 174 ancient, historical and modern mitogenomes to reconstruct the phylogeny of reindeer across its whole range and to infer the colonisation route of the Arctic islands. Our data shows a close affinity among Svalbard, Franz Josef Land and Novaya Zemlya reindeer. We also found tentative evidence for positive selection in the mitochondrial gene ND4, which is possibly associated with increased heat production. Our results thus support a colonisation of the Eurasian Arctic archipelagos from the Eurasian mainland and provide some insights into the evolutionary history and adaptation of the species to its High Arctic habitat.

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“…Reindeer or caribou (Artiodactyla, Cervidae, Rangifer tarandus) are deer species within the genus Rangifer [1]. Reindeer are the only semi [2] or fully [3] domesticated deer species on a large scale worldwide, and the only deer species with a circumpolar distribution [3].…”

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Reindeer Husbandry in Switzerland—Management, Feeding, and Endoparasite Infections

Luginbühl

Gross

Wenker³

et al. 2023

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The aim of the present work was to provide an overview of management and feeding practices, and the prevalence of endoparasite infections in captive Swiss reindeer. On two visits to eight farms or zoos, a standardized questionnaire was completed. A total of 67 reindeer were weighed, and fecal samples were collected. The primary management concerns voiced by owners/managers were feeding and successful breeding. All reindeer were fed roughage ad libitum and supplementary feed for reindeer or other browsers, with different compositions in each herd. Males over two years of age weighed from 60 kg up to 127.5 kg, whereas females had a body weight from 53.5 kg to 86.5 kg. The prevalence of gastrointestinal strongyles was 68.6% (46/67), with reindeer in zoos having a lower prevalence (36%; 9/25) than reindeer from private farms (88%; 37/42). Capillaria sp., Strongyloides sp., and Trichuris sp. were detected in lower prevalences (<24%) and were also more frequent in private farms. Intestinal protozoa, as well as fluke and tapeworms, were not detected in any herd. This study provides an overview on husbandry, feeding, and endoparasite prevalence in reindeer in Switzerland and should be of help for breeders and veterinarians dealing with this animal species.

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Available names for Rangifer (Mammalia, Artiodactyla, Cervidae) species and subspecies

Cited by 12 publications

References 101 publications

Whole genome sequencing provides novel insights into the evolutionary history and genetic adaptations of reindeer populations in northern Eurasia

Whole genome sequencing provides novel insights into the evolutionary history and genetic adaptations of reindeer populations in northern Eurasia

Ancient reindeer mitogenomes reveal island-hopping colonisation of the Arctic archipelagos

Reindeer Husbandry in Switzerland—Management, Feeding, and Endoparasite Infections

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﻿Available names for Rangifer (Mammalia, Artiodactyla, Cervidae) species and subspecies

Cited by 12 publications

References 101 publications

Whole genome sequencing provides novel insights into the evolutionary history and genetic adaptations of reindeer populations in northern Eurasia

Whole genome sequencing provides novel insights into the evolutionary history and genetic adaptations of reindeer populations in northern Eurasia

Ancient reindeer mitogenomes reveal island-hopping colonisation of the Arctic archipelagos

Reindeer Husbandry in Switzerland—Management, Feeding, and Endoparasite Infections

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Available names for Rangifer (Mammalia, Artiodactyla, Cervidae) species and subspecies