A framework for prioritizing domestic animal breeds for conservation purposes at the national level: A Norwegian case study
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A large proportion of breeds are currently in danger of becoming extinct in the near future on a global basis. A framework is presented to facilitate decision making on a national level as to which breeds to support for conservation considering breed prioritization in Norway. A national committee of experts experienced with different breed and species must make the decision.
Publication Name: Conservation Biology
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0888-8892
Year: 2000
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Genetics, taxonomy and conservation of the threatened California Gnatcatcher
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The California Gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica) is in dispute due to geographically restricted ecosystem with high endemism. A direct sequencing of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is used to find out the genetic distinctiveness of subspecies. The study points at the danger of focusing conservation efforts for threatened habitats on a single species.
Publication Name: Conservation Biology
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0888-8892
Year: 2000
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A Graduate Education Framework for Tropical Conservation and Development
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An overview is presented on the Tropical Conservation and Development program offered by the University of Florida. Courses are taught by a team comprised of social and biophysical scientists; discussion includes the benefits and challenges of the interdisciplinary approach.
Publication Name: Conservation Biology
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0888-8892
Year: 2006
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