Naslov
Pioneer steps on brown bear genetic research in Turkey: from sampling to genetic data pool.

Autori
Mergenci, Ayse ; Bilgin, Rasit ; Coban, Emrah ; Maraci, Oncu ; Reljic, Slaven ; Kusak, Josip ; Sekercioglu, Cagan

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, ostalo

Izvornik
Book of Abstracts of the 21st International Conference on Bear Research & Management (IBA). / - Delhi : Wildlife Trust of India., 2012, 229-229

Skup
21st International Conference on Bear Research & Management.

Mjesto i datum
New Delhi, Indija, 26.11.2012. - 30.11.2012

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Brown bear, Turkey, genetics.

Sažetak
Our study area is located in eastern Turkey in the Sar? kam?? Allahüekber Mountains National Park and surrounding forests, which cover about 631 km2. Using non-invasive sampling of brown bear scats, our objective is to take the initial steps to map the range of, to determine the intensity of their use of the forests and in particular to genetically identify the minimum population size of the bears. The initial scat collection was opportunistic (30 samples), however systematic sampling will be carried out throughout July - September in 2012. In genetic analyses we will follow the Common Guidelines for Genetic Study of Brown Bears (Ursus arctos) in Southeastern Europe (2009), including the in- depth analyses of eventual tissue (invasive) samples. Population density estimations and an assessment of the genetic variability of this population will be made and its genetic relationships with the other Palearctic populations will be determined. Current gap in knowledge on population status is limiting the proper application of conservation measures including the creation of sound management plan and we hope that our study will help to fill in that gap.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Biologija, Veterinarska medicina

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