ZoologybioRxiv
A century of decline: loss of genetic diversity in a southern African lion-conservation stronghold
S. G. Dures, C. Carbone, A. J. Loveridge…·D. Gottelli
This study compares genetic diversity in modern and historical African lion populations in KAZA, finding a 12-17% reduction in genetic diversity linked to colonialism and rinderpest.
DOI 10.1111/ddi.12905