Elephants inhabiting two forested sites in western Uganda exhibit contrasting patterns of species identity, density, and history of hybridization
Claire K. Goodfellow, Daniella E. Chusyd, Savanah R. Bird, Dennis Babaasa, Colin A. Chapman, Jena R. Hickey, Mireille Johnson, Charles Kayijamahe, Richard Mutegeki, Patrick A. Omeja, Charles Tumwesigye, Eustrate Uzabaho, Samuel K. Wasser, Michael D. Wasserman, Caitlin P. Wells, Nelson Ting
The paper examines elephant populations in two Ugandan forests, finding contrasting species composition and hybridization histories between Kibale and Bwindi parks.
bioRxiv · May 13, 2025 · PreprintEcology