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  • 1Laboratoire Ethologie Evolution Ecologie, UMR CNRS 6552, Universite Rennes I, Station Biologique, 35380 Paimpont, France. eric.petit@univ-rennes1.fr

Conservation Biology : the Journal of the Society for Conservation Biology
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Estimating population size for rare species is now reliable using noninvasive genetic sampling. A Bayesian approach with single-session sampling provides accurate population estimates, even with genotyping errors.

Area of Science:

  • Ecology
  • Conservation Biology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Estimating population size for elusive species is difficult using traditional methods.
  • Noninvasive genetic sampling (e.g., feces, hair) offers an alternative to capture-mark-recapture (CMR).
  • Noninvasive CMR differs from classical CMR due to single-session data and potential genotyping errors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the reliability of population size estimates using noninvasive genetic data.
  • To compare different estimators (accumulation curves, maximum likelihood, Bayesian) under various conditions.
  • To assess the impact of genotyping errors on population estimates.

Main Methods:

  • Simulations were used to assess population size estimation methods.
  • Compared estimates from accumulation curves, maximum likelihood, and Bayesian estimators.

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  • Evaluated single versus multiple sampling sessions and the effect of genotyping errors.

    • Main Results:

    • Noninvasive CMR provided reliable population size estimates comparable to classical CMR for closed populations without heterogeneity.
    • The Bayesian estimator with single-session sampling showed the best performance in simulations.
    • Genotyping errors had minimal impact (<3.5% bias) on population estimates with appropriate protocols.

    Conclusions:

    • Noninvasive genetic sampling is a reliable technique for estimating population size in elusive species.
    • Single-session sampling combined with a Bayesian estimator is effective and efficient.
    • This method offers a valuable tool for wildlife management and conservation efforts.