Mitochondrial diversity of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Mountain Gorillas
This study demonstrates the utility of non-invasive faecal sampling and pooled sequencing for assessing genetic diversity in challenging field conditions, highlighting its potential for population-level genetic monitoring of non-human primates. Our findings provide valuable insights into the genetic makeup of this critically endangered population, contributing to future conservation efforts, and supporting the recovery of mountain gorillas.
Authors
- Matthew A. Knox (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6764-6568)
- Valter dos Anjos Almeida (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8380-3391)
- Alex Ngabirano
- Stephen Rubanga
- David T. S. Hayman
- Gladys Kalema‐Zikusoka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3473-3205)
Institutions
- Biodiversity and Nature Conservation Association (MM)
- Massey University (NZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Genome biology
- Published
- 2025-11-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13059-025-03878-y
- Primary Topic
- Primate Behavior and Ecology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Royal Society Te Apārangi
- Massey University