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Literature type: Scientific

Journal: Ornis Svecica

Volume: 18 , Pages: 68-81.

Language: English

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Full reference: Kampe-Persson, H. 2008. Historical occurrence of the Lesser White-fronted Goose Anser erythropus in the Atlantic flyway. Ornis Svecica 18: 68-81.

Keywords: reintroduction

Literature type: Scientific

Journal: Conservation Genetics

Volume: 8 , Pages: 197-207.

DOI: 10.1007/s10592-006-9162-5

Language: English

Full reference: Ruokonen, M., Andersson, A.-C. & Tegelström, H. 2007. Using historical captive stocks in conservation. The case of the lesser white-fronted goose. Conservation Genetics 8: 197-207. https://www.dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10592-006-9162-5

Keywords: Hybrid, Captive, Supplementation, Reintroduction, Lesser white-fronted goose, Anser erythropus

Abstract:

Many captive stocks of economically or otherwise valuable species were established before the decline of the wild population. These stocks are potentially valuable sources of genetic variability, but their taxonomic identity and actual value is often uncertain. We studied the genetics of captive stocks of the threatened lesser white-fronted goose Anser erythropus maintained in Sweden and elsewhere in Europe. Analyses of mtDNA and nuclear microsatellite markers revealed that 36% of the individuals had a hybrid ancestry. Because the parental species are closely related it is unlikely that our analyses detected all hybrid individuals in the material. Because no ancestral polymorphism or introgression was observed in samples of wild populations, it is likely that the observed hybridisation has occurred in captivity. As a consequence of founder effect, drift and hybridisation, captive stocks were genetically differentiated from the wild populations of the lesser white-fronted goose. The high level of genetic diversity in the captive stocks is explained at least partially by hybridisation. The present captive stocks of the lesser white-fronted goose are considered unsuitable for further reintroduction, or supplementation: hybridisation has involved three species, the number of hybrids is high, and all the investigated captive stocks are similarly affected. The results highlight the potential shortcomings of using captive-bred individuals in supplementation and reintroduction projects, when the captive stocks have not been pedigreed and bred according to conservation principles.

Literature type: Book Chpt

Language: English

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Full reference: Andersson, Å. & Larsson, T. 2006. Reintroduction of Lesser White-fronted Goose Anser erythropus in Swedish Lapland. , In: Boere, G.C., Galbraith, C.A. & Stroud, D.A. Waterbirds around the world. The stationary office, Edinburgh, UK. Pp. 635-636.

Keywords: reintroduction

Literature type: General

Journal: Fåglar i Västerbotten

Volume: 30 , Pages: 2-8.

Language: Swedish (In Swedish)

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Full reference: Hansson, P. 2005. Kan fjällgåsen, Anser erythropus, någonsin komma tilbaks till Västerbotten? [Can the Lesser White-fronted Goose ever return til Västerbotten?], Fåglar i Västerbotten: 30, 2-8.

Keywords: reintroduction, Sverige, Sweden

Literature type: General

Journal: Vår Fågelvärld

Volume: 3/2004 , Pages: 16-21.

Language: Swedish (In Swedish)

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Full reference: Andersson, Å., Gladh, L. & Larsson, T. 2004. Hur går det för fjällgåsen i Sverige? Lägesrapport från svenska fjällgåsprojektet. Vår Fågelvärld : 3/2004, 16-21.

Keywords: Sweden, reintroduction

Literature type: Rep.article

Language: English

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Full reference: Andersson, Å. 2004. The reintroduction of the Lesser White-fronted Goose in Swedish Lapland – a summary for 2000-2003. , In: Aarvak, T. & Timonen, S. (eds.). Fennoscandian Lesser White-fronted Goose conservation project. Report 2001-2003. WWF Finland Report No 20 & Norwegian Ornithological Society, NOF Rapportserie Report No 1-2004: pp. 51-52.

Keywords: Annual report, monitoring, reintroduction

Literature type: Rep.article

Language: English

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Full reference: Tegelström, H., Ruokonen, M. & Löfgren, S. 2001. The genetic status of the captive Lesser White-fronted Geese used for breeding and reintroduction in Sweden and Finland. , In: Tolvanen, P., Øien, I.J. & Ruokolainen, K. (eds.). Fennoscandian Lesser White-fronted Goose conservation project. Annual report 2000. WWF Finland Report 13 & Norwegian Ornithological Society, NOF Rapportserie Report No 1-2001: pp. 37-39.

Keywords: Annual report, monitoring, reintroduction

Literature type: General

Journal: Bulletin of the goose, swan and duck study group of Eastern Europe and North Asia (Casarca)

Volume: 7 , Pages: 137-149.

Language: English

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Full reference: Mooij, J.H. 2001. Reintroduction project for the Lesser White-fronted Goose by help of ultra-light aircraft. (In English, with Russian summary and legends). Bulletin of the goose, swan and duck study group of Eastern Europe and North Asia (Casarca): 7, 137-149.

Literature type: General

Language: English

Full reference: Kampe-Persson, H. 2001. Is Donana of importance for Lesser White-fronted Goose Anser erythropus? Anuario Ornitológico de Donana 1 1999-2001: 154-162.

Keywords: occurrence, reintroduction, colour ring, resighting, Sweden, Spain, Finland, observation

Literature type: Rep.article

Language: English

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Full reference: von Essen, L., Bylin, A. & Fagerström, B. 2000. The Swedish project on re-establishment of the Lesser White-fronted Goose in Swedish Lapland - a summary for 1999. , In: Tolvanen, P., Øien, I.J. & Ruokolainen, K. (eds.). Fennoscandian Lesser White-fronted Goose conservation project. Annual report 1999. WWF Finland Report 12 & Norwegian Ornithological Society, NOF rapportserie Report No 1-2000: pp. 52-53.

Keywords: conservation, monitoring, Fennoscandian annual, reintroduction

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