Tracking the evolution of the elusive Andean mountain cat (Oreailurus jacobita) from mitochondrial DNA

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Andean mountain cats could have differentiated in either North or South America, possibly by adapting to the drier alpine ecosystems along the Andes while the progenitor to ocelot/margay adapted to the environment in Central America and western South America. Research into the evolutionary associations of the Andean mountain cat has been undertaken by using a molecular genetic approach, sequencing segments from three mitochondrial genes thought to be evolving at a moderate to fast rate in carnivores and thus giving information about distinguishing links between recently derived species.

Feral cats

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Molecular dating and biogeography of the early placental mammal radiation

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Differences between molecular and fossil evidence are addressed via an integrated genomic, biogeographic, and paleontological hypothesis, which also examines divisions in the placental mammal family tree.

Evolution (Biology), Evolution

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Genomic ancestry of the American puma (Puma concolor)

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Genomic DNA specimens from 315 pumas of specified geographic origin were analysed. Six phylogeographic groupings of subspecies were identified.

Genotype, Genotypes, Pumas, Puma

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