Non-genetic data supporting genetic evidence for the eastern wolf
January 1, 2011
Two schools of thought dominate the molecular-genetics literature on Canis spp. (wolves) in the western Great Lakes region of the US and Canada: (1) they are hybrids between Canis lupus (Gray Wolf) and Canis latrans (Coyote), or (2) they are hybrids between the Gray Wolf and Canis lycaon (Eastern Wolf). This article presents 3 types of non-genetic evidence that bears on the controversy and concludes that all 3 support the second interpretation.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2011 |
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Title | Non-genetic data supporting genetic evidence for the eastern wolf |
DOI | 10.1656/045.018.0409 |
Authors | L. David Mech |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Northeastern Naturalist |
Index ID | 70007139 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center |