The boon and bane of boldness: movement syndrome as saviour and sink for population genetic diversity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many felid species are of high conservation concern, and with increasing human disturbance the situation is worsening. Small isolated populations are at risk of genetic impoverishment decreasing within-species biodiversity. Movement is known to be a key behavioural trait that shapes both demographic and genetic dynamics and affects population survival. However, we have limited knowledge on how different manifestations of movement behaviour translate to population processes. In this study, we aimed to 1) understand the potential effects of movement behaviour on the genetic diversity of small felid populations in heterogeneous landscapes, while 2) presenting a simulation tool that can help inform conservation practitioners following, or considering, population management a

SUBMITTER: Premier J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7175569 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature