Population genetics and evolutionary history of the endangered Eld’s deer (Rucervus eldii) with implications for planning species recovery

Abstract Eld's deer (Rucervus eldii) with three recognised subspecies (R. e. eldii, R. e. thamin, and R. e. siamensis) represents one of the most threatened cervids found in Southeast Asia. The species has experienced considerable range contractions and local extinctions owing to habitat loss a...

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Main Authors: Mirza Ghazanfarullah Ghazi, Surya Prasad Sharma, Chongpi Tuboi, Sangeeta Angom, Tennison Gurumayum, Parag Nigam, Syed Ainul Hussain
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-82183-7