University of Wyoming Researchers Study Genetic Outcomes of Translocating Bighorn Sheep in Wyoming
June 04, 2020
June 04, 2020
LARAMIE, Wyoming, June 4 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release on June 3:
Translocation is an important management tool used for nearly 100 years to increase bighorn sheep population numbers in Wyoming and to restore herds to suitable habitat throughout their historical range. Yet, translocation also can alter the underlying genetic diversity of managed wildlife species in both beneficial and detrimental ways.
To evaluate the long-term impact of . . .
Translocation is an important management tool used for nearly 100 years to increase bighorn sheep population numbers in Wyoming and to restore herds to suitable habitat throughout their historical range. Yet, translocation also can alter the underlying genetic diversity of managed wildlife species in both beneficial and detrimental ways.
To evaluate the long-term impact of . . .