Evaluation of Genetic Variability in Introduced Populations of Red Deer (Cervus Elaphus) Using DNA Fingerprinting

Pérez, Trinidad; Albornoz, Jesús; Nores, Carlos; Domínguez, Ana

doi:10.1111/j.1601-5223.1998.00085.x

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“…Figure shows the distribution of Sc and Sw haplogroups in Spain, along with a classification of populations into putative natural distribution ranges and restocked sites (based on Pérez et al. ; Carranza ; J. Carranza unpublished data). Current red deer populations in most areas of north, northeast, and southeast were founded by restocking since the mid 20th century, with specimens from the two main areas that maintained native remaining populations (shaded areas in Fig.…”

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Iberian red deer: paraphyletic nature at mtDNAbut nuclear markers support its genetic identity

Carranza

Salinas

Andrés

et al. 2016

Ecology and Evolution

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Red deer populations in the Iberian glacial refugium were the main source for postglacial recolonization and subspecific radiation in north‐western Europe. However, the phylogenetic history of Iberian red deer (Cervus elaphus hispanicus) and its relationships with northern European populations remain uncertain. Here, we study DNA sequences at the mitochondrial control region along with STR markers for over 680 specimens from all the main red deer populations in Spain and other west European areas. Our results from mitochondrial and genomic DNA show contrasting patterns, likely related to the nature of these types of DNA markers and their specific processes of change over time. The results, taken together, bring support to two distinct, cryptic maternal lineages for Iberian red deer that predated the last glacial maximum and that have maintained geographically well differentiated until present. Haplotype relationships show that only one of them contributed to the northern postglacial recolonization. However, allele frequencies of nuclear markers evidenced one main differentiation between Iberian and northern European subspecies although also supported the structure of both matrilines within Iberia. Thus, our findings reveal a paraphyletic nature for Iberian red deer but also its genetic identity and differentiation with respect to northern subspecies. Finally, we suggest that maintaining the singularity of Iberian red deer requires preventing not only restocking practices with red deer specimens belonging to other European populations but also translocations between both Iberian lineages.

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“…Shaded areas show possible natural distribution ranges for both haplogroups, while arrows indicate known restocking routes (information on restocking after Pérez et al. ; Carranza , and J. Carranza unpublished data).…”

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Iberian red deer: paraphyletic nature at mtDNAbut nuclear markers support its genetic identity

Carranza

Salinas

Andrés

et al. 2016

Ecology and Evolution

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“…Other studies have addressed the genetic structure in local parts of Europe and have shown genetic differentiation among specific geographical regions in the European red deer population (Hartl et al. , 1993, 1995, 2005; Perez et al. , 1998; Zachos et al.…”

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Phylogeography of red deer (Cervus elaphus) in Europe

Skog

Zachos

Rueness

et al. 2008

Journal of Biogeography

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Aim To investigate the phylogeographical patterns of red deer (Cervus elaphus) in Europe, and to disentangle the influence of ancient (e.g. Pleistocene ice ages) from more recent processes (e.g. human translocations). Location Europe. Methods In this study we provide by far the most extensive analysis of genetic structure in European red deer, based on analyses of variation at two mitochondrial markers (cyt b and D‐loop) in a large number of individuals from 39 locations. Relationships of mitochondrial DNA haplotypes were determined using minimum spanning networks and phylogenetic analyses. Population structure was examined by analyses of molecular variance. Historical processes shaping the present patterns were inferred from nested clade analysis and nucleotide diversity statistics. Results Within Europe, we detected three deeply divergent mitochondrial DNA lineages. The three lineages displayed a phylogeographical pattern dividing individuals into western European, eastern European and Mediterranean (Sardinia, Spain and Africa) groups, suggesting contraction into three separate refugia during the last glaciation. Few haplotypes were shared among these three groups, a finding also confirmed by FST values. Calculations of divergence times suggest that the groups probably split during the Pleistocene. Main conclusions The observed pattern is interpreted to result from isolation in different refugia during the last glaciation. The western and eastern European lineages could be linked to an Iberian and Balkan refugium, respectively. The third lineage might originate from a Sardinian or African refugium. We link local phylogeographical patterns observed in Europe to the post‐glacial recolonization process, shaped by the geographical localization of refugia and barriers to gene flow. Regardless of the importance of red deer as a game species and the tradition of translocating red deer in Europe, we detected few individuals that did not match the trichotomous pattern, suggesting that translocations have occurred mainly at smaller spatial scales.

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“…In Asturias, northern Spain, the last autochthonous red deer were hunted in the first decade of 20th century, but red deer were successfully reintroduced between 1955 and 1974 with animals from the remaining indigenous populations in Central Spain (Nores and Vázquez, 1987;Pérez et al, 1998;Acevedo, 2006). Sarcoptic mange transmission has been documented from chamois to red deer, roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) and Alpine ibex by Kutzer (1966), and from Iberian ibex to red deer, fallow deer (Dama dama) and mouflon (Ovis aries musimon) by Leon Vizcaino (Leon Vizcaino et al, 1992).…”

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Sarcoptic mange in red deer from Spain: Improved surveillance or disease emergence?

Oleaga

Casáis

González‐Quirós³

et al. 2008

Veterinary Parasitology

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Concern about emerging diseases has risen in recent years, and multihost situations have become increasingly relevant for wildlife management and conservation. We present data on Asturias, northern Spain, where 80 mangy red deer (Cervus elaphus) have been found since the beginning of the epizootic in chamois (Rupicapra pyrenaica parva) in 1993. We combine field and necropsy data with the results of a serosurvey using an in-house ELISA test to evaluate if deer mange due to Sarcoptes scabiei is an emerging disease in this area. The mean number of deer mange cases per year was 5, with a maximum of 16. No significant relationship was detected between monthly temperatures, rainfall or number of days with snow cover and the annual number of sarcoptic mange cases in red deer. Only 4 mangy red deer (5%) were detected outside the limits of scabietic chamois distribution during the same year, and all were less than 2500 m away from that limit. The longest distance reported between two consecutive mangy deer locations was 18 km. Mange cases were significantly more frequent in stags than in hinds and in adults than in juvenile deer. The time of the first mange detection in chamois in each sector, year with minimum number of chamois recorded, year with maximum chamois population decline rate and chamois density offered no significant correlation with red deer mange cases appearance moment and frequency. In the mange affected area, ELISA testing of 327 blood samples from hunter-harvested deer without obvious mange-compatible lesions revealed only 4 seropositive animals. All 83 sera from hunting preserves without clinical cases yielded negative ELISA results. According to these epidemiological data mange does not seem to threaten red deer populations in Asturias. However, continued monitoring of deer health and ELISA testing for sarcoptic mange is advisable. #

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Evaluation of Genetic Variability in Introduced Populations of Red Deer (Cervus Elaphus) Using DNA Fingerprinting

Cited by 7 publications

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Iberian red deer: paraphyletic nature at mtDNAbut nuclear markers support its genetic identity

Iberian red deer: paraphyletic nature at mtDNAbut nuclear markers support its genetic identity

Phylogeography of red deer (Cervus elaphus) in Europe

Sarcoptic mange in red deer from Spain: Improved surveillance or disease emergence?

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