Adaptive divergence despite strong genetic drift: genomic analysis of the evolutionary mechanisms causing genetic differentiation in the island fox (Urocyon littoralis)

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This fox has the lowest genetic diversity of any other wild animal ' and it could mean something worrisome for their survival

Latest Nigerian News, 27 Apr 2016

Just two months ago, the US Fish and Wildlife Service made an historic announcement: three island fox (Urocyon littoralis…

This fox has the lowest genetic diversity of any other wild animal — and it could mean something worrisome for their survival

Business Insider, 27 Apr 2016

Apr. 27, 2016, 11:31 AM 133 Just two months ago, the US Fish and Wildlife Service made an historic announcement: three island…

Foxes That Endure Despite a Lack of Genetic Diversity

New York Times, 21 Apr 2016

Some scientists suspect that island foxes are fearless because of a long relationship with humans.

Genetic Rescue Needed To Save California's Island Foxes

Headlines & Global News, 22 Mar 2016

Population surveys show that the San Nicolas Island fox has the lowest genetic variation ever found in a mammal species, making…

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