Applications of Primate Genetics for Conservation and Management

Conservation genetics is the use of genetics to understand and mitigate the threats caused by anthropogenic activities, including habitat loss and fragmentation, wildlife trafficking, and emerging diseases. In this review, we discuss the role of primate conservation genetics in the development of ef...

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Published in:Annual review of anthropology 2024-10, Vol.53 (1), p.371-395
Main Authors: Oklander, Luciana Inés, Soto-Calderón, Iván Darío
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Conservation
conservation status
Developing countries
Extinction
forensic analyses
Genetic diversity
genetic variation
Genetics
in situ and ex situ management
LDCs
nonhuman primates
Segmentation
Threats
Trafficking
Wildlife
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Summary:Conservation genetics is the use of genetics to understand and mitigate the threats caused by anthropogenic activities, including habitat loss and fragmentation, wildlife trafficking, and emerging diseases. In this review, we discuss the role of primate conservation genetics in the development of effective conservation strategies, emphasizing the importance of maintaining genetic diversity to enhance adaptive potential and prevent extinction. First, we discuss studies of various primate species that exemplify how genetic data have been instrumental in accurately assessing threat levels, identifying trafficked animals and tracing their geographic origin, and studying how habitat loss affects primate populations. Subsequently, we describe the various molecular tools and analytical approaches employed in these studies. Lastly, we provide a bibliographic review of research in conservation genetics over the last 20 years. We conclude with a brief discussion of the limitations and challenges in this field in developing countries and recommendations for future research.
ISSN:0084-6570
1545-4290
DOI:10.1146/annurev-anthro-041422-114003