Ginger Elliott
@gingerelliott.bsky.social
Zoologist, reproductive biologist, adventure seeker and nature lover.
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To protect black rhinos from poaching, managers often keep many populations within fenced sanctuaries. But new research reveals that letting rhinos roam more freely might lessen the likelihood of problems associated with inbreeding.
Wandering black rhinos less likely to inbreed - The Wildlife Society
Fenced sanctuaries are a common tool to protect rhinoceros from poaching, but they may come at a cost
wildlife.org
July 8, 2025 at 12:02 AM
To protect black rhinos from poaching, managers often keep many populations within fenced sanctuaries. But new research reveals that letting rhinos roam more freely might lessen the likelihood of problems associated with inbreeding.
Reposted by Ginger Elliott
Hello #CSEE2025, please check out the following talks from the staff and collaborators of the Research and Conservation team at African Lion Safari. All are applying evolutionary ecology analyses to conservation breeding programs and conservation management!
July 7, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Hello #CSEE2025, please check out the following talks from the staff and collaborators of the Research and Conservation team at African Lion Safari. All are applying evolutionary ecology analyses to conservation breeding programs and conservation management!