Genomics of extinction and isolation on Australian island arks

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    Australia has the highest rate of mammal extinction in the world, with 36 species already lost and over 30% of surviving species under immediate threat. The genetic health of surviving populations a factor which can increase extinction risk remains largely unknown. The Australian Governments 2022-2032 Threatened Species Action Plan has a bold target of zero new extinctions. Using cutting-edge tools, this project will help achieve this goal by measuring the genetic health and resilience of threatened Australian mammals. Focusing on federally threatened species (Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, List of Threatened Fauna) and populations of key conservation value, the project will determine whether, and which, small populations are at greater risk of extinction. By knowledge-sharing with conservation managers and policy makers, this project will improve genetic
    StatusActive
    Effective start/end date1/07/2430/06/27

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