Whole genomes reveal how Andean climate history shapes genetic diversity and modern conservation risk in South American pumas
Daniel E Chavez, Chiara Correa-Zanotti, Carolina Sáenz, Lauren Ong, Nicole Ormaza, David Mora, María Beatriz Cabezas, Alexander Medina, Robert K. Wayne, Tuyen Ong, Rebecca Zug
The paper uses whole-genome data from South American pumas to show how historical climate changes shaped genetic diversity and conservation risks, suggesting strategies to restore connectivity and reduce inbreeding.
bioRxiv · Feb 19, 2026 · PreprintGenomics