Article
The Cheetah in Genetic Peril
Scientific American
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-1-1986
Disciplines
Abstract
Investigates the factors that result to the declining population of cheetahs. Background on the scientific investigation regarding the decline of the cheetah population and the difficulties in captive breeding; Link between genetic abnormalities in some animals and infertility; Inability of the cheetah population to preserve its genetic variation.
ORCID ID
0000-0001-7353-8301
ResearcherID
N-1726-2015
Citation Information
Stephen J. O'Brien, David E. Wildt and Mitchell Bush. "The Cheetah in Genetic Peril" Scientific American Vol. 254 Iss. 5 (1986) p. 84 - 92 ISSN: 0036-8733 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/stephen-obrien/595/