An international research team analyzed 232 whole genomes from both savanna and forest elephants, collected across 17 African ...

More inbred individuals in two populations of eastern massasaugas have lower reproductive output and survival. Measures to restore genetic fitness to these populations may be needed to prevent local ...

The largest genomic study of African elephants reveals that while they maintain overall good genetic health, some isolated populations show signs of inbreeding. Researchers analyzed genome data from ...

The results of inbreeding can be very distressing to witness. In this Instagram post, we see a captive lion with skull deformities, and in this post, we see another lion with drastically shortened ...

A genomic analysis of dozens of ancient Korean skeletons revealed a special "sacrificial caste" of people.

A genomic study reveals that African elephants, despite declining numbers, are in good genetic health. However, isolated populations show signs of inbreeding and genetic mutations, particularly due to ...

If you come across a rattlesnake in Michigan, it’s an eastern massasauga (Sistrurus catenatus), the only venomous snake in the state. They’re relatively small for rattlers, averaging two to three feet ...