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 language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 129-131 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Ursus |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 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