Genetic relationships of three Yukon caribou herds determined by DNA typing

In this paper we examine genetic relationships of caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou) in the Aishihik, Chisana, and Wolf Lake herds in the Yukon using DNA fingerprinting. The assignment test used in this analysis showed that the caribou herds were distinct. This finding is consistent with movement d...

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Published in:Rangifer
Main Authors: Keri Zittlau, John Coffin, Richard Farnell, Gerald Kuzyk, Curtis Strobeck
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Septentrio Academic Publishing 2000
Subjects:
Yukon
caribou herds
DNA fingerprinting
home range
microsatellite
woodland caribou
Animal culture
SF1-1100
Aishihik
caribou
Rangifer
Rangifer tarandus
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.7557/2.20.5.1625
https://doaj.org/article/73c2e973e6104b5a8b579d6defee26dc
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Summary:In this paper we examine genetic relationships of caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou) in the Aishihik, Chisana, and Wolf Lake herds in the Yukon using DNA fingerprinting. The assignment test used in this analysis showed that the caribou herds were distinct. This finding is consistent with movement data from radio-collared caribou which demonstrates home range fidelity. We found a high level of heterozygosity and a genetic basis for population boundaries. DNA fingerprinting may provide an effective means to compare ecological and genetic relationships.

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