Supplementation of genetic structure through introductions of selected animals ex situ into free ranging wisent population of Bieszczady Mountains

Authors

  • Wanda Olech Warsaw University of Life Sciences
  • Kajetan Perzanowski Museum and Institute of Zoology PAS, Carpathian Wildlife Research Station, Ustrzyki Dolne, Poland

Keywords:

European bison, reintroduction, genetic structure, the Carpathians

Abstract

Summarised were data on 37 European bison imported to Poland between 2001 and 2014, regarding their pedigree, age, sex, place of birth, and fate after their release at Bieszczady Mountains. Analysed were effects of earlier reintroductions upon the genetic structure of this population and suggested were possible consequences of an import of genetically selected animals for an increase of genetic variability and better representation of underrepresented founder of the species in its structure.

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2016-09-01

How to Cite

Olech, W., & Perzanowski, K. (2016). Supplementation of genetic structure through introductions of selected animals ex situ into free ranging wisent population of Bieszczady Mountains. European Bison Conservation Newsletter, 9, 23–30. Retrieved from http://ojs.wisent.org/index.php/czasopismo/article/view/59

Issue

Vol. 9 (2016)

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Peer-reviewed articles

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Copyright (c) 2016 Wanda Olech, Kajetan Perzanowski

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