Deleterious genetic variation is abundant in wild populations, and understanding the
ecological and conservation implications of such variation is an area of active research …

Understanding the factors that cause endangered populations to either grow or decline is
crucial for preserving biodiversity. Conservation efforts often address extrinsic threats, such …

Twentieth century industrial whaling pushed several species to the brink of extinction, with
fin whales being the most impacted. However, a small, resident population in the Gulf of …

Genetic diversity is critical for adaptation in response to changing environments and
provides a valuable metric for predicting species' extinction risk. The International Union for …

Ninu (greater bilby, Macrotis lagotis) are desert-dwelling, culturally and ecologically
important marsupials. In collaboration with Indigenous rangers and conservation managers …

Sea turtles represent an ancient lineage of marine vertebrates that evolved from terrestrial
ancestors over 100 Mya. The genomic basis of the unique physiological and ecological traits …

Killer whales (Orcinus orca) are currently recognized as a single ecologically and
morphologically diverse, globally distributed species. Multiple morphotypes or ecotypes …

Genomes retain evidence of the demographic history and evolutionary forces that have
shaped populations and drive speciation. Across island systems, contemporary patterns of …

For small and isolated populations, the increased chance of mating between related
individuals can result in a substantial reduction in individual and population fitness. Despite …

Inbreeding can lead to a loss of heterozygosity in a population and when combined with
genetic drift may reduce the adaptive potential of a species. However, there is uncertainty …