I recall reports of panther numbers hovering around 50 throughout that time, so I was thrilled to learn they've increased to over 100.1 remember the controversial plan to introduce Texas panthers into the
gene pool and am happy it revitalized the population, but I did not know NPCA helped make it happen!
The main goal of creating biosphere reserves is the preservation of natural ecosystems and their
gene pool in their natural form, as well as continuous and comprehensive environmental monitoring.
It may be that the resulting reduced
gene pool includes a higher proportion of genes conducive to ear and skin conditions." The study was co-authored with scientists from London's Royal Veterinary College, and may be extended to study labradors in Australia, where they are the most popular breed of dog.
In watching the TV news, it is astonishing that a major accident has not arisen through driving incompetence, and the TV presenter/reporter, driving the vehicle, not be honoured with a Darwin Award for removing themselves from the
gene pool.
A 3-year-old bear Umka was also brought to Karakol zoo in the framework of the international program for conservation of the
gene pool of the Tien Shan white-bears.
The internet was sent abuzz last week, when 'Lion King' director Rob Minkoff and producer Don Hahn suggested that main characters Mufasa and Scar-who were perceived as brothers for years-were not from the same
gene pool.
Han also revealed that they were trying to use those animal truths to underpin the story so we sort of figured Scar and Mufasa couldn't really be from the same
gene pool.
It is believed our native insect is immune to a mite destroying hives around the world and NUI Galway scientists are urging people to help track down its
gene pool so it can be used to combat the parasite.