Conservation value of non-native banteng in northern Australia.

Priorities for identification and sustainable management of high conservation value aquatic ecosystems in northern Australia

Identifying high conservation value aquatic ecosystems in northern Australia - Final report - Part 2

The origin of Indonesian cattle and conservation genetics of the Bali cattle breed.

Both Bos indicus (zebu) and Bos javanicus (banteng) contribute to the Indonesian indigenous livestock, which is supposedly of a mixed species origin, not by direct breeding but by secondary cross-breeding. Here, the analysis of mitochondrial, Y-chromosomal and microsatellite DNA showed banteng introgression of 10-16% in Indonesian zebu breeds with East-Javanese Madura and Galekan cattle having ...

Plantation Design and Biodiversity Conservation

The views expressed and the conclusions reached in this publication are those of the author and not necessarily those of persons consulted. RIRDC shall not be responsible in any way whatsoever to any person who relies in whole or in part on the contents of this report. iii Foreword Large areas of Australia are dedicated to plantation forestry – both non-native and native tree species. The size ...

Identifying suitable habitats for brown bear (Ursus arctos) in northern Zagros forests

Wildlife is an important biological indicator of viability of ecosystems, therefore, understanding habitat requirements of species is essential for biodiversity conservation. Determining the suitability of habitats for wildlife is important for effective management and conservation of species. The brown bear (Ursus arctos), as the largest carnivorous mammal in Iran, is distributed in most fores...