Molecular Ecology and Conservation Genetics of Neotropical Mammals

Human beings have the ability to modify their environment on a superlative space-time scale, leading to reductions in the sizes or extinction of numerous wild populations. Conservation genetics has made efforts to provide new knowledge to conserve populations, species, and habitats. This book summarizes the contributions of researchers to the conservation of Neotropical mammals using Molecular Ecology techniques, divided into three major sections.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 369 pages
Publication date: 03 April 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

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Human beings stand out among all living beings in their remarkable capacity to modify their environment on a vast space-time scale. The impact of human activities, driven by industrialization and the adoption of new technologies, has been on the rise in recent centuries, resulting in significant reductions in the sizes or even the extinction of numerous wild populations. Recognizing the urgency of this situation, conservation genetics has emerged as a field dedicated to providing valuable insights that contribute to the conservation of populations, species, and habitats.

In this book, we aim to summarize the concrete contributions of researchers in the field of conservation genetics to the preservation of Neotropical mammals. The book is organized into three major sections. The first section provides a comprehensive review of the conservation status of Neotropical mammals, exploring the applications of molecular markers in their conservation efforts and the utilization of non-invasive and forensic genetic techniques. The second and third sections present a series of case studies, each focusing on different species or taxonomic groups of Neotropical mammals.

Through these case studies, we gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and strategies employed by researchers to protect and conserve these remarkable creatures. The insights and methodologies presented in this book are essential for policymakers, conservationists, and researchers alike, as they strive to mitigate the detrimental effects of human activities and preserve the biodiversity of our planet.

Weight: 587g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030656089
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021