From 2008 to 2018, South Africa permitted the export of captive-bred African lion (Panthera leo) skeletons to Southeast Asia. Exports rose from approximately 50 individuals in 2008 to a maximum of 1,7
Additional file 1: Table S1. Sample characteristics and genome sequencing information before and after filtering. Table S2. Sequencing data statistics. Table S3. 17-mer statistic information. Table S4
The white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) has a discontinuous African distribution, which is limited by the extent of sub-Saharan grasslands. The southern population (SWR) declined to its lowest numb
Mesoamerican jaguars (Panthera onca) have been extirpated from over 77% of their historic range, inhabiting fragmented landscapes at potentially reduced population sizes. Maintaining and restoring gen