Rattus population genomics across the Haida Gwaii archipelago provides a framework for guiding invasive species management

• Published in: Evolutionary Applications
• Main Authors: Bryson M. F. Sjodin, Robyn L. Irvine, Adam T. Ford, Gregg R. Howald, Michael A. Russello
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Wiley 2020
• Subjects: conservation; invasive species; island biogeography; population genetics; Rattus norvegicus; Rattus rattus; Evolution; QH359-425; Canada; British Columbia; Faraday; Murchison; Lyell Island; Bischof Islands
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1111/eva.12907; https://doaj.org/article/a95a03df54fb431fb37c7b24d015abb8

Abstract Invasive species have led to precipitous declines in biodiversity, especially in island systems. Brown (Rattus norvegicus) and black rats (R. rattus) are among the most invasive animals on the planet, with eradication being the primary tool for established island populations. The need for i...