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Demographic collapse and low genetic diversity of the Irrawaddy dolphin population inhabiting the Mekong River by Krützen, Michael, Beasley, Isabel, Ackermann, Corinne Y, Lieckfeldt, Dietmar, Ludwig, Arne, Ryan, Gerard E, Bejder, Lars, Parra, Guido J, Wolfensberger, Rebekka, Spencer, Peter B S

“…In threatened wildlife populations, it is important to determine whether observed low genetic diversity may be due to recent anthropogenic pressure or the…”
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Contribution of genetics to ecological restoration by Mijangos, Jose Luis, Pacioni, Carlo, Spencer, Peter B. S., Craig, Michael D.

“…Ecological restoration of degraded ecosystems has emerged as a critical tool in the fight to reverse and ameliorate the current loss of biodiversity and…”
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Molecular techniques, wildlife management and the importance of genetic population structure and dispersal: a case study with feral pigs by Hampton, J.O, Spencer, P.B.S, Alpers, D.L, Twigg, L.E, Woolnough, A.P, Doust, J, Higgs, T, Pluske, J

“…1. Understanding the spatial structure of populations is important in developing effective management strategies for feral and invasive species, such as feral…”
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ILLEGAL TRANSLOCATION AND GENETIC STRUCTURE OF FERAL PIGS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA by SPENCER, PETER B. S, HAMPTON, JORDAN O

“…Unlike many regions in the world where wild pigs (Sus scrofa) are threatened, in Australia they are a significant invasive species. As such, the molecular…”
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Measuring the Demographic and Genetic Effects of Pest Control in a Highly Persecuted Feral Pig Population by COWLED, BRENDAN D, LAPIDGE, STEVEN J, HAMPTON, JORDAN O, SPENCER, PETER B. S

“…Substantial efforts have been made to identify the most effective practices for the control and management of invasive vertebrate pest species, such as the…”
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Population genetic structure of island and mainland populations of the quokka, Setonix brachyurus (Macropodidae): a comparison of AFLP and microsatellite markers by Alacs, Erika A, Spencer, Peter B. S, de Tores, Paul J, Krauss, Siegfried L

“…Translocation and reintroduction are important tools for the conservation or recovery of species threatened with extinction in the wild. However, an…”
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The complete mitochondrial genome of the Australian Common Rock Rat, Zyzomys argurus by Zandberg, Jaco D., Reeve, Wayne G., McConnell, Serina, Spencer, Peter B. S.

“…The Common Rock Rat Zyzomys argurus is an abundant small- to medium-sized Murid rodent that is endemic to Australia. It is a nocturnal mammal with a mostly…”
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The complete mitochondrial genome of the Australian ghost bat Macroderma gigas by Zandberg, Jaco D., Reeve, Wayne G., Spencer, Peter B. S.

“…The Ghost bat Macroderma gigas is a monotypic bat species that is endemic to northern Australia and named on the basis of the large size of its partially…”
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The evolutionary history of cockatoos (Aves: Psittaciformes: Cacatuidae) by White, Nicole E., Phillips, Matthew J., Gilbert, M. Thomas P., Alfaro-Núñez, Alonzo, Willerslev, Eske, Mawson, Peter R., Spencer, Peter B.S., Bunce, Michael

“…[Display omitted] ► The phylogeny of cockatoos is resolved using mitochondrial and nuclear DNA data. ► The common ancestor of cockatoos lived ca. 27.9million…”
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The complete mitochondrial genome of the vulnerable Australian crest-tailed mulgara (Dasycercus cristicauda) by Zandberg, Jaco D., Reeve, Wayne G., Brigg, Frances, McConnell, Serina M., Spencer, Peter B. S.

“…In this announcement, we report the complete mitogenome of the vulnerable Crest-tailed Mulgara (Dasycercus cristicauda) (Krefft, 1867). The mitogenome was…”
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The Population Origins and Expansion of Feral Cats in Australia by Spencer, Peter B S, Yurchenko, Andrey A, David, Victor A, Scott, Rachael, Koepfli, Klaus-Peter, Driscoll, Carlos, O'Brien, Stephen J, Menotti-Raymond, Marilyn

“…The historical literature suggests that in Australia, the domestic cat (Felis catus) had a European origin [~200 years before present (ybp)], but it is unclear…”
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Detection by PCR and Isolation Assays of the Anaerobic Intestinal Spirochete Brachyspira aalborgi from the Feces of Captive Nonhuman Primates by ARIF MUNSHI, M, TAYLOR, Nyree M, MIKOSZA, Andrew S. J, SPENCER, Peter B. S, HAMPSON, David J

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Identification and management of a single large population of wild dromedary camels by Spencer, Peter B. S., Giustiniano, Danielle, Hampton, Jordan O., Gee, Phil, Burrows, Neil, Rose, Ken, Martin, Gary R., Woolnough, Andrew P.

“…The dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) is a significant invasive species in Australia. It is an unusual pest species that is of large body size with…”
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Population genomics of a predatory mammal reveals patterns of decline and impacts of exposure to toxic toads by von Takach, Brenton, Ranjard, Louis, Burridge, Christopher P., Cameron, Skye F., Cremona, Teigan, Eldridge, Mark D. B., Fisher, Diana O., Frankenberg, Stephen, Hill, Brydie M., Hohnen, Rosemary, Jolly, Chris J., Kelly, Ella, MacDonald, Anna J., Moussalli, Adnan, Ottewell, Kym, Phillips, Ben L., Radford, Ian J., Spencer, Peter B. S., Trewella, Gavin J., Umbrello, Linette S., Banks, Sam C.

“…Mammal declines across northern Australia are one of the major biodiversity loss events occurring globally. There has been no regional assessment of the…”
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Development and optimisation of molecular assays for microsatellite genotyping and molecular sexing of non-invasive samples of the ghost bat, Macroderma gigas by Ottewell, Kym, Thavornkanlapachai, Rujiporn, McArthur, Shelley, Spencer, Peter B. S., Tedeschi, Jamie, Durrant, Brad, Knuckey, Chris, Armstrong, Kyle, Byrne, Margaret

“…The ghost bat ( Macroderma gigas ) is endemic to Australia but is under threat, with scarce information available on the genetic health of remaining…”
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Genetic Consequences of Multiple Translocations of the Banded Hare-Wallaby in Western Australia by White, Daniel J., Ottewell, Kym, Spencer, Peter B. S., Smith, Michael, Short, Jeff, Sims, Colleen, Mitchell, Nicola J.

“…Many Australian mammal species now only occur on islands and fenced mainland havens free from invasive predators. The range of one species, the banded…”
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Kin interactions and changing social structure during a population outbreak of feral house mice by SUTHERLAND, DUNCAN R., SPENCER, PETER B. S., SINGLETON, GRANT R., TAYLOR, ANDREA C.

“…Populations of feral house mice (Mus domesticus L.) in Australia undergo multiannual fluctuations in density, and these outbreaks may be partly driven by some…”
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Is supplementation an efficient management action to increase genetic diversity in translocated populations? by Pacioni, Carlo, Atkinson, Amanda, Trocini, Sabrina, Rafferty, Christine, Morley, Kelly, Spencer, Peter B. S.

“…Summary It is generally assumed that population supplementation will improve the genetic diversity of the recipient populations. However, the genetic outcomes…”
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Characterizing the post‐recolonization of Antechinus flavipes and its genetic implications in a production forest landscape by Mijangos, Jose L., Pacioni, Carlo, Spencer, Peter B. S., Hillyer, Mia, Craig, Michael D.

“…Production landscapes, where activities such as timber harvesting, grazing, and resource extraction take place, have considerably reduced the extent of natural…”
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Augmenting the conservation value of rehabilitated wildlife by integrating genetics and population modeling in the post-rehabilitation decision process by Pacioni, Carlo, Rafferty, Chris, Morley, Kelly, Stevenson, Sarah, Chapman, Andrew, Wickins, Michael, Verney, Terry, Deegan, Gerry, Trocini, Sabrina, Spencer, Peter B S

“…Insular populations are particularly vulnerable to the effects of stochastic events, epidemics, and loss of genetic diversity due to inbreeding and genetic…”
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