Analysis of numbers and origin of wisent herds in Ukraine

Authors

  • Vitalii Smagol Shmalhausen Institute of Zoology, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
  • Gleb Gavrys Shmalhausen Institute of Zoology, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
  • O. Sharapa National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine

Keywords:

wisent, Ukraine, subpopulation, inbreeding

Abstract

The study presents the current location and numbers of existing wisent subpopulations in Ukraine. Data collected by the authors were compared with official national statistics. Analysed was the origin of particular herds that may influence their heterozygocity. Authors present their concept of optimization of species’ conservation and management in Ukraine.

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Published

2010-09-01

How to Cite

Smagol, V., Gavrys, G., & Sharapa, O. (2010). Analysis of numbers and origin of wisent herds in Ukraine. European Bison Conservation Newsletter, 3, 133–136. Retrieved from http://ojs.wisent.org/index.php/czasopismo/article/view/158

Issue

Vol. 3 (2010)

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Popular science articles

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Copyright (c) 2010 Vitalii Smagol, Gleb Gavrys, O. Sharapa

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