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Genetic Trouble Found in Isolated African Elephant Populations

Posted on May 8, 2026
By The Japan News
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Genetic Trouble Found in Isolated African Elephant Populations

The largest genomic study of African elephants to date has found that both species — savanna and forest elephants — remain in generally good genetic health despite long-term numerical declines, though some isolated populations are showing worrisome signs of inbreeding and deleterious mutations.