Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Genomic analysis reveals inbreeding in an island population of Alexander Archipelago wolves

• Reference: Zarn, K. E., G. H. Roffler, M. Kardos, J. M. Good, D. Vanderpool, T. Wilcox, and M. Schwartz. 2025. Genomic analysis reveals inbreeding in an island population of Alexander Archipelago wolves. Evolutionary Applications 18(8):e70144. https://doi.org/10.1111/eva.70144
• Audiences: Scientist
• Authors: Marty Kardos, Gretchen H. Roffler, Michael K. Schwartz, Katherine Emily Zarn
• Keywords: Canis lupus ligoni, Prince of Wales Island, Southeast Alaska, DNA hybridization, homozygosity
• Link: https://doi.org/10.1111/eva.70144 (Offsite)
• Partners: Federal Aid-Wildlife Restoration Program, M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust
• Primary Authors: Katherine Emily Zarn
• Programs: Wildlife Research
• Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
• Regions: Region I - Southeast Alaska
• Species: Wolf
• Species Categories: Big Game, Furbearers, Mammals
• Title: Genomic analysis reveals inbreeding in an island population of Alexander Archipelago wolves
• Topics: Genetics, Habitat, Research, Climate Change, Anthropogenic Effects
• Year: 2025

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