The translocation of individuals around the world is leading to rising incidences of
anthropogenic hybridization, particularly between domestic and wild congeners. We apply a …

The mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is one of the most common, economically, and socially
important birds around the world. Mallards were not only an important food source for early …

Along with manipulating habitat, the direct release of domesticated individuals into the wild
is a practice used worldwide to augment wildlife populations. We test between possible …

The ball python (Python regius) is the world's most commonly traded python species for the
“exotic” pet industry. The majority of these live snakes are produced via a number of python …

The genetic composition of mallards in eastern North America has been changed by release
of domestically-raised, game-farm mallards to supplement wild populations for hunting. We …

Resolving evolutionary relationships and establishing population structure depends on
molecular diagnosability that is often limited for closely related taxa. Here, we use 3,200 …

Modern crop breeding is based on the use of genetically and phenotypically diverse plant
material and, consequently, a proper understanding of population structure and genetic …

At present, many ungulate populations have a complex history of isolation and translocation.
Consequently, ungulate populations may have experienced substantial reductions of the …

In the Anthropocene, human activities have been a dominant force affecting wildlife, natural
habitats, and climate worldwide. Over time, increasing incidences of wildlife-human …

Domestic animals have immense economic, cultural, and practical value and have played
pivotal roles in the development of human civilization. Many domesticates have, among their …