Genetic polymorphism and structure of wild and zoo populations of the fosa (Eupleridae, Carnivora), the largest living carnivoran of Madagascar

Veron, Géraldine; Dupré, Délia; Lührs, Mia-Lana; Kappeler, Peter M.; Dollar, Luke; Pomerantz, Julie

doi:10.1016/j.mambio.2018.04.007

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“…By collecting samples from zoo animals, it will be possible to look at the population genetics of captive populations, including the possibility of looking back decades in time at the genetics of the past. Examples include studies of the population genetics and origins of captive Binturongs Arctictis binturong and Fosa (Cosson et al , 2007; Veron et al , 2018). Regular archiving of samples, including those from founders, will allow more accurate assessments to be made about the viability of captive populations (Witzenberger & Hochkirch, 2011).…”

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Small carnivorans, museums and zoos

Kitchener

2020

International Zoo Yearbook

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Small carnivorans are generally poorly represented in zoos, probably because they are small, mostly nocturnal and solitary hunters. However, there is limited knowledge about the ecology and behaviour of a large number of these and many species are threatened with extinction or their conservation status is poorly known or even unknown. Although rare in zoos, there are good opportunities for zoos and museums to cooperate to ensure that when animals die, they are subjected to careful post-mortem examinations, and preserved for research into anatomy and functional morphology. In turn museum collections are rich stores of specimens that assist zoos in identification, and provide veterinarians with access to animal remains and their anatomy to facilitate treatment and surgery. New techniques, such as computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning, plus the establishment of biobanks allow new ways of capturing vital information about small carnivorans for a wide range of research, including taxonomy and systematics, archaeology and palaeontology, anatomy, pathology and conservation science. Most importantly museum collections of zoo specimens allow the impacts of captivity, such as diet and activity levels, to be investigated. However, the development of this research resource relies on closer cooperation between zoos and museums. As wild and captive populations are increasingly managed under the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Conservation Planning Specialist Group One Plan approach, it will also be increasingly important for zoos and museums to work together to benefit the conservation of threatened small carnivorans.

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Small carnivorans, museums and zoos

Kitchener

2020

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“…This species was largely distributed across Madagascar but habitat loss has resulted in more fragmented populations. At the time of writing, there is a breeding programme in progress, and a genetic study was undertaken to investigate genetic structure and polymorphism, both of which are helpful to determine management units (Veron et al ., 2018). The results showed a relatively low level of genetic polymorphism in the Fossa, likely as a result of its high dispersal capacity, and some genetic structure, likely linked to geographical barriers (e.g.…”

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“…large rivers). No separate management units were identified, and the population in zoos showed good genetic diversity (Veron et al ., 2018).…”

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A review of the systematics of small mammalian carnivores

Veron

2020

International Zoo Yearbook

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Small mammalian carnivores represent over half of the species of the order Carnivora. Over the past few decades, molecular studies have improved the systematics of small carnivore families, resulting in the recognition of four additional families. Several new species of small carnivores have also been proposed recently, but some of these have not been validated by genetic data. Studies of intraspecific genetic polymorphism and structure have helped in the process of defining conservation units, which is crucial for the management of zoo populations.

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