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The authors of a major study on the critically endangered Arabian leopard say that the release of captive bred animals carefully selected for their genes can make a significant contribution to the successful recovery of the dwindling wild population and avert the prospect of extinction.

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Scientists have identified genes showing evidence of breeding for desirable traits in farmed Nile tilapia, which could improve their production and have the potential to increase food security.

Changes in tumour genetic diversity in long-term affected areas has resulted in lower infection rates and a reduction in Tasmanian devil population decline.

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Interbreeding with domestic cats, and also with other wildcat species, is altering the behaviors and genetic profiles of some small wildcats, creating conservation dilemmas about how best to define and protect these species.

"Our very preliminary assessment is that many of the animals dispersed away from occupied areas during the invasion," a biologist said.