A new study by Yuan et al. published in @ScienceMagazine warns⬇️ "Both species of clouded leopards have low levels of genetic diversity & high rates of inbreeding, which could compromise their long-term survival in the wild." 🗞️@CarolynCowan11 news.mongabay.com/2023/11/cl…

Clouded leopards face alarming decline amid ‘genetic crisis,’ study warns

With their camouflaged coats, impossibly long tails, and extraordinary tree-climbing skills, clouded leopards are evolutionary marvels. They’re beautifully adapted to a feline life in the trees. But...

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Nov 24, 2023 · 10:05 PM UTC

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Replying to @IPBES @SotoLJorge @ScienceMagazine @CarolynCowan11
Justo como le pasa al lobo ibérico, una situación causada intencionadamente por su persecución legal (por parte de gobernantes) e ilegal (por parte de los amigos de esos gobernantes, los emperadores absolutos del medio rural).
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