Genetic resolution of composition and phylogenetic placement of the Isabelline Bear

Gary John Galbreath*, Colin P. Groves, Lisette P. Waits

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Abstract

We sequenced part of the mitochondrial control region of 2 Himalayan Ursus arctos isabellinus individuals and compared it with that of other U. arctos. Results indicate that the valid allopatric subspecies U. a. isabellinus represents an ancient clade and includes the Gobi bear of Mongolia as a relict population.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)129-131
Number of pages3
JournalUrsus
Volume18
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 4 2007

Keywords

  • Gobi bear
  • Ursidae
  • Ursus arctos isabellinus

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Animal Science and Zoology
  • Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
  • Nature and Landscape Conservation

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