2024
DOI: 10.1111/eva.13676
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Genetic diversity of lion populations in Kenya: Evaluating past management practices and recommendations for future conservation actions

Mumbi Chege,
Bobbie Sewalt,
Francis Lesilau
et al.

Abstract: The decline of lions (Panthera leo) in Kenya has raised conservation concerns about their overall population health and long‐term survival. This study aimed to assess the genetic structure, differentiation and diversity of lion populations in the country, while considering the influence of past management practices. Using a lion‐specific Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) panel, we genotyped 171 individuals from 12 populations representative of areas with permanent lion presence. Our results revealed a disti… Show more

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