High retention of genomic variation and fitness-related traits in the effective population of reintroduced wolves in Yellowstone National Park
B. vonHoldt, A. L. DeCandia, K. A. Cassidy, E. E. Stahler, J. S. Sinsheimer, D. W. Smith, D. R. Stahler
The paper analyzes genomic and pedigree data from Yellowstone wolves to assess genetic diversity and fitness traits in reintroduced populations, finding high genetic variation retention and lower inbreeding levels.
bioRxiv · Feb 18, 2022 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology