A genomic study reveals that African elephants, despite declining numbers, are in good genetic health. However, isolated populations show signs of inbreeding and genetic mutations, particularly due to ...

A rescue effort can take many forms — a life raft, a firehose, an airlift. For animals whose populations are in decline from inbreeding, genetics itself can be a lifesaver. Genomic research led by the ...

The results of inbreeding can be very distressing to witness. In this Instagram post, we see a captive lion with skull deformities, and in this post, we see another lion with drastically shortened ...

A study shows inbreeding is affecting a small, isolated red fox population in the Lassen Peak region of California. Genetic rescue could be a viable option for the recovery of montane red foxes. A ...

A red fox rests near Lassen Peak in this 2022 trail camera photo. Inbreeding is impacting Lassen's red foxes, which were abundant in the region before the 1900s, found a UC Davis study. A rescue ...

A genomic study of goats in Oman’s Al Jabal Al Akhdar reveals strong genetic diversity that supports survival in harsh mountain conditions. Despite some inbreeding, key adaptive traits linked to ...

A red fox rests near Lassen Peak in this 2022 trail camera photo. Inbreeding is impacting Lassen's red foxes, which were abundant in the region before the 1900s, found a UC Davis study. (California ...

Dog Inbreeding: Understanding the Impacts and Moving Toward Healthier Breeding Practices Dogs have been our companions for thousands of years, evolving from wild wolves to the diverse array of breeds ...