There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
Thanks for the redirect, I remember lurking that topic for a while then losing track of it as I got busy again.
To quickly summarize our previous discussion for other readers, professionals have given two views on whether or not Asiatic lions are inbred. One side interprets the data independently to assert Asiatic lions are inbred, while the opposnig viewpoint uses such data and interprets in the light of a PCR process finding.
I skimmed the topic at the moment. The Atlas lion being similar to the Asiatic lion genetically makes evolutionary sense as one follows the path's of the lion's regional expansion. Question is how long ago was that, and how similar are the genotypes?