Mitogenome Phylogeny Including Data from Additional Subspecies Provides New Insights into the Historical Biogeography of the Eurasian lynx Lynx lynx

Previous molecular studies of the wide-ranging Eurasian lynx Lynx lynx focused mainly on its northern Palearctic populations, with the consequence that the reconstruction of this species’ evolutionary history did not include genetic variation present in its southern Palearctic distribution. We sampled a previously not considered Asian subspecies (L. l. dinniki), added published data from another Asian subspecies (L. l. isabellinus), and reassessed the Eurasian lynx mtDNA phylogeny along with previously published data from northern Palearctic populations. Our mitogenome-based analyses revealed the existence of three major clades (A: Central Asia, B: SE Europe/SW Asia, C: Europe and Northern Asia) and at least five lineages, with diversification in Lynx lynx commencing at least 28kyr earlier than hitherto estimated. The subspecies L. l. isabellinus harbors the most basal matriline, consistent with the origin of Lynx lynx in this subspecies’ current range. L. l. dinniki harbors the second most basal matriline, which is related to, and may be the source of, the mtDNA diversity of the critically endangered Balkan lynx L. l. balcanicus. Our results suggest that the Anatolian peninsula was a glacial refugium for Eurasian lynx, with previously unconsidered implications for the colonization of Europe by this species.

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Camera-Trapping Two Felid Species: Monitoring Eurasian Lynx (Lynx lynx) and Wildcat (Felis silvestris) Populations in Mixed Temperate Forest Ecosystems

Mammal Study ◽

10.3106/ms2019-0046 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 45 (1) ◽

pp. 41 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Anıl Soyumert

Keyword(s):

Temperate Forest ◽

Forest Ecosystems ◽

Camera Trapping ◽

Lynx Lynx ◽

Felis Silvestris ◽

Eurasian Lynx ◽

Felid Species

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On the Short Time Scale Evolutionary History of the Contact Binary VW Cephei

Highlights of Astronomy ◽

10.1017/s1539299600021468 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 396-396

Author(s):

I. Pustylnik

Keyword(s):

Evolutionary History ◽

Light Curves ◽

Published Data ◽

Short Time Scale ◽

Flare Activity ◽

Considerable Portion ◽

History Of ◽

Contact Binary ◽

Elongation Phase ◽

Short Time

We study the short-time evolutionary history of the well-known contact binary VW Cep. Our analysis is based partly on the numerous UBV lightcurves obtained at Tartu Observatory, IUE spectra, and samples from the published data. Special attention is given to the effects of asymmetry of the light curves. A higher degree of asymmetry outside the eclipses along with the significant displacements of the brightness maxima in respect to the elongation phase is interpreted as evidence that a considerable portion of the flaring source is concentrated close to the neck connecting the components. We discuss the nature of asymmetry in terms of possible mass exchange and the flare activity and compare the results of our model computations with the record of orbital period variations over the last 60 years.

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In situ feeding as a new management tool to conserve orphaned Eurasian lynx (lynx lynx)

Ecology and Evolution ◽

10.1002/ece3.7261 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Joe Premier ◽

Martin Gahbauer ◽

Franz Leibl ◽

Marco Heurich

Keyword(s):

Management Tool ◽

Lynx Lynx ◽

Eurasian Lynx ◽

In Situ Feeding

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Conservation of snow leopards: spill-over benefits for other carnivores?

Oryx ◽

10.1017/s0030605315001040 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 50 (2) ◽

pp. 239-243 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Justine S. Alexander ◽

Jeremy J. Cusack ◽

Chen Pengju ◽

Shi Kun ◽

Philip Riordan

Keyword(s):

Red Fox ◽

Spatial Scales ◽

Camera Trap ◽

Snow Leopard ◽

Lynx Lynx ◽

Eurasian Lynx ◽

Detection Rates ◽

Cuon Alpinus ◽

Sign Surveys ◽

Snow Leopards

AbstractIn high-altitude settings of Central Asia the Endangered snow leopard Panthera uncia has been recognized as a potential umbrella species. As a first step in assessing the potential benefits of snow leopard conservation for other carnivores, we sought a better understanding of the presence of other carnivores in areas occupied by snow leopards in China's Qilianshan National Nature Reserve. We used camera-trap and sign surveys to examine whether other carnivores were using the same travel routes as snow leopards at two spatial scales. We also considered temporal interactions between species. Our results confirm that other carnivores, including the red fox Vulpes vulpes, grey wolf Canis lupus, Eurasian lynx Lynx lynx and dhole Cuon alpinus, occur along snow leopard travel routes, albeit with low detection rates. Even at the smaller scale of our camera trap survey all five carnivores (snow leopard, lynx, wolf, red fox and dhole) were observed. Kernel density estimates suggested a high degree of temporal overlap between the snow leopard and the fox, and the snow leopard and the lynx, as indicated by high overlap coefficient estimates. There is an opportunity to consider protective measures at the local scale that would benefit various species simultaneously. However, it should also be recognized that snow leopard conservation efforts could exacerbate human–wildlife conflicts through their protective effect on other carnivore species.

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Mitochondrial phylogeography of baboons (Papiospp.) – Indication for introgressive hybridization?

BMC Evolutionary Biology ◽

10.1186/1471-2148-9-83 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 132

Author(s):

Dietmar Zinner ◽

Linn F Groeneveld ◽

Christina Keller ◽

Christian Roos

Keyword(s):

Phylogenetic Relationships ◽

Evolutionary History ◽

Introgressive Hybridization ◽

Distinct Species ◽

Eastern Africa ◽

East African ◽

Hamadryas Baboons ◽

Olive Baboons ◽

Initial Separation ◽

Molecular Studies

Abstract Background Baboons of the genus Papio are distributed over wide ranges of Africa and even colonized parts of the Arabian Peninsula. Traditionally, five phenotypically distinct species are recognized, but recent molecular studies were not able to resolve their phylogenetic relationships. Moreover, these studies revealed para- and polyphyletic (hereafter paraphyletic) mitochondrial clades for baboons from eastern Africa, and it was hypothesized that introgressive hybridization might have contributed substantially to their evolutionary history. To further elucidate the phylogenetic relationships among baboons, we extended earlier studies by analysing the complete mitochondrial cytochrome b gene and the 'Brown region' from 67 specimens collected at 53 sites, which represent all species and which cover most of the baboons' range. Results Based on phylogenetic tree reconstructions seven well supported major haplogroups were detected, which reflect geographic populations and discordance between mitochondrial phylogeny and baboon morphology. Our divergence age estimates indicate an initial separation into southern and northern baboon clades 2.09 (1.54–2.71) million years ago (mya). We found deep divergences between haplogroups within several species (~2 mya, northern and southern yellow baboons, western and eastern olive baboons and northern and southern chacma baboons), but also recent divergence ages among species (< 0.7 mya, yellow, olive and hamadryas baboons in eastern Africa). Conclusion Our study confirms earlier findings for eastern Africa, but shows that baboon species from other parts of the continent are also mitochondrially paraphyletic. The phylogenetic patterns suggest a complex evolutionary history with multiple phases of isolation and reconnection of populations. Most likely all these biogeographic events were triggered by multiple cycles of expansion and retreat of savannah biomes during Pleistocene glacial and inter-glacial periods. During contact phases of populations reticulate events (i.e. introgressive hybridization) were highly likely, similar to ongoing hybridization, which is observed between East African baboon populations. Defining the extent of the introgressive hybridization will require further molecular studies that incorporate additional sampling sites and nuclear loci.

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