Hybridisation between a domesticated species and its wild ancestor is an important
conservation problem, especially if it results in the introgression of domestic gene variants …

The recovery and expansion of formerly isolated wolf populations in Europe raise questions
about the nature of their interactions and future consequences for population viability and …

Over the last 40 years the gray wolf (Canis lupus) re-colonized its historical range in Italy
increasing human-predator interactions. However, temporal and spatial trends in wolf …

Genetic bottlenecks resulting from human-induced population declines make alarming
symbols for the irreversible loss of our natural legacy worldwide. The grey wolf (Canis lupus) …

Intra-and inter-specific gene flow are natural evolutionary processes. However, human-
induced hybridization is a global conservation concern across taxa, and the development of …

Deciphering the origins of phenotypic variations in natural animal populations is a
challenging topic for evolutionary and conservation biologists. Atypical morphologies in …

Aim Population fragmentation represents a leitmotif of conservation biology, but the impact
of population reconnection is less well studied. The recent recolonization of large carnivores …

Anthropogenic hybridization is recognized as a major threat to the long-term survival of
natural populations. While identifying F1 hybrids might be simple, the detection of older …

Simple Summary The European wildcat is an iconic small-sized predator that is still
threatened by habitat fragmentation, accidental or illegal killings, and hybridization with …

The Sicilian wolf remained isolated in Sicily from the end of the Pleistocene until its
extermination in the 1930s–1960s. Given its long-term isolation on the island and distinctive …