Fine-scale genetic structure and cryptic associations reveal evidence of kin-based sociality in the African forest elephant.

Spatial patterns of relatedness within animal populations are important in the evolution of mating and social systems, and have the potential to reveal information on species that are difficult to observe in the wild. This study examines the fine-scale genetic structure and connectivity of groups wi...

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Main Authors: Stephanie G Schuttler, Jessica A Philbrick, Kathryn J Jeffery, Lori S Eggert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3914907?pdf=render