Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Genome-wide evidence for a hybrid origin of modern polar bears

  • Reference: Lan, T., J. Cheng, A. Ratan, W. Miller, S. Schuster, S. Farley, R. Shideler, T. Mailund, and C. Lindqvist. 2016. Genome-wide evidence for a hybrid origin of modern polar bears. bioRxiv 047498. https://doi.org/10.1101/047498
  • Audiences: Scientist, Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: Jade Cheng, Sean D. Farley, Tianying Lan, Charlotte Lindqvist, Thomas Mailund, Webb Miller, Aakrosh Ratan, Stephan C. Schuster, Richard T. Shideler
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  • Keywords: polar bear, Ursus maritimus, hybridization, climate change, genetics
  • Link: https://doi.org/10.1101/047498 (Offsite)
  • Partners: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
  • Primary Authors: Tianying Lan
  • Programs: Threatened, Endangered, and Diversity Program (TED)
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  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication, Marine Mammals Scientific Publication
  • Regions: Region V - Arctic and Western Alaska
  • Species: Polar Bear
  • Species Categories: Endangered or Threatened Species (Federal), Mammals, Marine Mammals
  • Title: Genome-wide evidence for a hybrid origin of modern polar bears
  • Topics: Endangered or Threatened Species (Federal), Genetics, Research, Climate Change
  • Year: 2016

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