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RE: Objectives of the project

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Posted by: natsamjosh at Thu May 7 21:41:45 2009   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by natsamjosh ]  
   

>>They studied the genetics to see if they had four distinct and >>genetically different populations. It seems they do not, but >>that is what they wanted to learn.

Yes, I understand this. What's unclear to me is why.


>>The significance is if they had four gentically distinct >>populations, then perhaps different management needs would be >>found for each.

Not sure what this means. If there were a little more genetic variation, what type of management would need to be adjusted?


>>Before they blame a limited gene pool in captivity, they >>should go to bob clarks place and that of others to see how >>limited the captive gene pool is.

Yes, that is my point.

   

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