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Grauer’s gorilla

The magnificent Grauer’s gorillas have experienced severe population declines in the last two decades. This population loss has left a deep mark in the genomes of this critically endangered great ape.
Amy Porter, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International
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A comparison of historical and modern genomes from Grauer’s gorillas show that the decline i population has led to increased inbreeding and a loss of genetic variation. Image credit: Amy Porter, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International

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