Great white sharks in South Africa have extremely low genetic diversity compared with shark populations elsewhere in the world. Sara Andreotti/www.sharkdivingunlimited.comDespite international protection, great white sharks face several threats. These include reduction of their food supply, pollution, baited hooks and lethal gill nets used as beach protection measures. The … [Read more...] about Low levels of genetic diversity are putting great white sharks at risk | The Conversation
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How translocating rhinos promotes genetic health and keeps them safe | The Conversation
The translocation of rhinos can help conservation and build their populations. Nikki le RoexRhino poaching is one of the largest threats of the illegal wildlife trade. The animals are slaughtered for their horns, believed in some Asian cultures to have medicinal properties. Rhino populations across southern Africa are being decimated. As of August 27, 2015, 749 rhinos had been … [Read more...] about How translocating rhinos promotes genetic health and keeps them safe | The Conversation
