Conservation of Endangered Animal Biodiversity from Genetic and Genomic Perspectives
A special issue of Diversity (ISSN 1424-2818). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Diversity".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 June 2026 | Viewed by 61
Special Issue Editor
2. Department of Herpetology, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, New York, NY 10024, USA
Interests: ecology; evolution; conservation genetics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Global biodiversity is declining rapidly, probably at the fastest rate in the Earth’s history, as a result of anthropogenic threats, including habitat loss, overexploitation, invasive species, and climate change. The number of species most vulnerable to extinction risks is growing, and many of them require urgent and effective conservation measures to ensure their long-term survival. To develop science-based and appropriate conservation plans, it is important to collect and carefully analyse data directly related to population health as well as other essential characteristics to identify potential factors threatening already endangered species. In the age of genomics, available genetic and genomic tools can help resolve many conservation-related problems and provide cost-effective solutions for complex on-the-ground conservation issues. Despite recent studies increasingly focusing on the genetic health and diversity of endangered species, many of these species are still understudied, leaving them more vulnerable to further decline. To improve our understanding of existing and emerging issues related to conservation genetics and genomics, this Special Issue provides a forum for presenting genetic and genomic studies of endangered species. We welcome all studies within the scope of the Special Issue. Research targeting poorly known and non-model species is especially encouraged.
Dr. Minh Duc Le
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- genetics
- genomics
- conservation genetics
- endangered species
- conservation measures
- extinction risks
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