Inbreeding and density-dependent population growth in a small, isolated lion population

Abstract In South Africa, more than 30 small, enclosed game reserves have reintroduced lions over the last two decades, which now house more than 500 individuals. There is a high risk of inbreeding in these fragmented, fenced and isolated populations, which may be compounded by a lack of management...

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Main Authors: Trinkel, M, Funston, P, Hofmeyr, M, Dell, S, Packer, C, Slotow, R
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: The Zoological Society of London 2010
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Online Access:http://encore.tut.ac.za/iii/cpro/DigitalItemViewPage.external?sp=1001446