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    • Genetic connectivity in a cooperatively-breeding carnivore between two protected areas: Dataset

    Metadata Updated: October 23, 2025

    Wildlife populations are increasingly threatened by human activities. Most studies, however, are often short in duration or do not encompass the large spatial extent necessary to measure the potential effects of human activities on population vital rates. Furthermore, the life history features of species with high fecundity and excellent dispersal capabilities can act as buffers against the potential negative effects of human activities on their populations. We used a 30-year dataset of genetic samples from gray wolves (Canis lupus) in Alaska, USA to examine genetic connectivity and diversity between National Park units separated by a region with recurrent human-caused mortality. We found that the 2 protected populations were genetically similar and that dispersal events occurred between them even though they are >450 km apart. We posit that intact ecosystems and a history of continuous distribution of wolves surrounding the affected regions likely maintained the genetic connectivity of wolves in the 2 protected areas.

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    Public: This dataset is intended for public access and use. License: No license information was provided. If this work was prepared by an officer or employee of the United States government as part of that person's official duties it is considered a U.S. Government Work.

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    Metadata Created Date September 11, 2025
    Metadata Updated Date October 23, 2025

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    Harvested from DOI NPS DCAT-US

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    Resource Type Dataset
    Metadata Created Date September 11, 2025
    Metadata Updated Date October 23, 2025
    Publisher National Park Service
    Maintainer
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    Data First Published 2025-02-25T00:00:00Z
    Data Last Modified 2025-02-25T00:00:00Z
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    Homepage URL https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2308717
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