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Sulata Maity¹, Sujeet Kumar Singh^2,3, Vinod Kumar Yadav⁴

¹West Bengal Zoo Authority, Salt Lake City, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700 106, India.

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Summary

Genetic assessment of tigers in captivity reveals moderate genetic variation. Prioritizing genetically competent individuals for breeding can improve conservation outcomes and mitigate inbreeding effects.

Keywords:

Captive breeding Ex-situ conservation Genetic diversity Inbreeding Kinship Royal Bengal tiger

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Area of Science:

Conservation genetics
Wildlife management

Background:

Genetics-driven interventions can improve conservation breeding success.
Prioritizing genetically competent individuals and managing inbreeding are key.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the genetic makeup of tigers in captive facilities.
To identify individuals for prioritized breeding or exchange programs.

Main Methods:

Genetic analysis of 15 tigers across five facilities in West Bengal, India.
Assessment of individual genetic attributes.

Main Results:

Moderate levels of genetic variation were observed in the studied tiger population.
Five tigers were identified as priorities for future breeding or exchange.
The presence of related individuals necessitates careful management and pairing.

Conclusions:

Genetic assessment is crucial for effective conservation strategies.
Studbook records require validation for adaptive management.
This approach aids long-term species conservation and management.