Museomics and morphological analyses of historical and contemporary peninsular Italian wolf (Canis lupus italicus) samples DOI Creative Commons
Elena Fabbri,

Antonia Vecchiotti,

Federica Mattucci

et al.

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: Feb. 4, 2025

Abstract After centuries of decline and protracted bottlenecks, the peninsular Italian wolf population has naturally recovered. However, an exhaustive comprehension effects such a conservation success is still limited by reduced availability historical data. Therefore, in this study, we morphologically genetically analyzed contemporary samples, also exploiting optimization innovative bone DNA extraction method, to describe morphological variability subspecies its genetic diversity during last 30 years. We obtained high amplification genotyping rates for tissue, blood petrous samples. Multivariate, clustering analyses confirmed that Apennine well-distinguishable from both European wolves dogs, with no natural immigration other populations, while remained low across three decades, without significant changes between specimens. This study highlights scientific value well-maintained museum collections, demonstrates bones represent reliable sources, emphasizes need long-term monitor dynamics peculiar populations ensure appropriate management actions.

Language: Английский

Museomics and morphological analyses of historical and contemporary peninsular Italian wolf (Canis lupus italicus) samples DOI Creative Commons
Elena Fabbri,

Antonia Vecchiotti,

Federica Mattucci

et al.

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: Feb. 4, 2025

Abstract After centuries of decline and protracted bottlenecks, the peninsular Italian wolf population has naturally recovered. However, an exhaustive comprehension effects such a conservation success is still limited by reduced availability historical data. Therefore, in this study, we morphologically genetically analyzed contemporary samples, also exploiting optimization innovative bone DNA extraction method, to describe morphological variability subspecies its genetic diversity during last 30 years. We obtained high amplification genotyping rates for tissue, blood petrous samples. Multivariate, clustering analyses confirmed that Apennine well-distinguishable from both European wolves dogs, with no natural immigration other populations, while remained low across three decades, without significant changes between specimens. This study highlights scientific value well-maintained museum collections, demonstrates bones represent reliable sources, emphasizes need long-term monitor dynamics peculiar populations ensure appropriate management actions.

Language: Английский

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