Historical genetic diversity and population structure of wild red pandas (Ailurus fulgens) in Nepal

Dueck, Lucy A.; Steffens, Erik A.

doi:10.1007/s42991-022-00272-0

Historical genetic diversity and population structure of wild red pandas (Ailurus fulgens) in Nepal

Journal Article · 06 July 2022 · Mammalian Biology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/s42991-022-00272-0· OSTI ID:1976773

; Steffens, Erik A.

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Research Organization:: Univ. of Georgia, Athens, GA (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Environmental Management (EM)

DOE Contract Number:: FC09-96SR18546

OSTI ID:: 1976773

Journal Information:: Mammalian Biology, Vol. 102, Issue 5-6; ISSN 1616-5047

Publisher:: Springer

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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