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Intraspecific Genetic Structure of the Gray Wolf, Canis lupus, Linnaeus, 1758—Current State of Knowledge

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This review covers population genetics studies of the gray wolf (Canis lupus Linnaeus, 1758) employing molecular approaches. Intraspecific systematics, the current state of intrapopulation genetic diversity and differentiation in various parts of the range are reviewed with special attention to the Palearctic populations, as well as to the main underlying factors including anthropogenic pressure. The review also concerns the issues of wolf–dog hybridization.

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Kazimirov, P.A., Politov, D.V. Intraspecific Genetic Structure of the Gray Wolf, Canis lupus, Linnaeus, 1758—Current State of Knowledge. Biol Bull Rev 12 (Suppl 1), S23–S33 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1134/S2079086422070064

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