Reversing the decline of threatened koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) populations in New South Wales: Using genomics to define meaningful conservation goals
Matthew J. Lott, Greta J. Frankham, Mark D. B. Eldridge, David E. Alquezar‐Planas, Lily Donnelly, Kyall Richard Zenger, Kellie A. Leigh, Shannon R. Kjeldsen, Matthew A. Field, John Lemon, Daniel Lunney, Mathew S. Crowther, Mark B Krockenberger, Mark Fisher, Linda E. Neaves
The paper uses genomics to assess genetic diversity in koalas and highlights the need for conservation strategies based on threat severity rather than genetic value.
bioRxiv · Dec 3, 2023 · PreprintGenomics