Inbreeding Threatens Michigan's Rare Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnakes
TL;DR
Research at Michigan State University reveals that habitat fragmentation is causing inbreeding among Michigan's eastern massasauga rattlesnake populations, leading to decreased reproductive success and survival rates, which threatens the species' future. Reconnecting habitats and other conservation efforts are recommended to mitigate these effects.
Topics:scienceenvironment#conservation#environment#habitat-fragmentation#inbreeding#michigan#rattlesnake
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