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ArticlePloS one2024

Population genetic structure and historical demography of the population of forest elephants in Côte d'Ivoire.

Jean-Louis Kouakou, Sery Gonedelé-Bi

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Jean-Louis KouakouLaboratoire de Génomique Fonctionnelle et Amélioration Génétique, Université Nangui Abrogoua, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
Sery Gonedelé-BiLaboratoire de Biotechnologie, Agriculture et Valorisation des Ressources Biologiques, Université Félix Houphouët Boigny, Abidjan-Cocody, Côte d'Ivoire.ORCID 0000-0002-2760-2795

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The population of forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis) has continuously declined in Côte d'Ivoire and, the remaining population largely consists of subpopulations that are fragmented and isolated. No data actually exist on the level of genetic diversity and population genetic structure of current forest elephant populations in Côte d'Ivoire. In this sense, determining genetic diversity and the underlying mechanisms of population differentiation is crucial for the initiation of effective conservation management. A total of 158 dung samples of forest elephants were collected at stage 1 of decompositions (dung pile intact, very fresh) in three Classified Forests (CF) (Bossématié, Dassioko and Port-Gauthier) in Côte d'Ivoire. A total of 101 sequences of the mitochondrial DNA control region measuring 600 base pair and 26 haplotypes were obtained. A haplotypic diversity ranging from 0.655 ± 0.050 at Bossématié and 0.859 ± 0.088 at Port Gauthier was obtained. Fifteen (15) out of 26 haplotypes observed were singletons and only the Dassioko and Port Gauthier CFs shared the same haplotypes. The strong genetic connectivity between forest elephant populations of the Dassioko and Port Gauthier CFs is supported by the grouping of these populations into a single cluster by Bayesian analysis. Although populations of L. cyclotis exhibit relatively high genetic diversity, habitat fragmentation could affect the genetic variability of current populations. Urgent measures including the reinforcement/establishment of genetic corridors and the strengthening of protection measures need to be undertaken to save the remaining populations of forest elephants in Côte d'Ivoire.

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DNA, MitochondrialElephantsForestsGenetics, PopulationGenetic VariationHaplotypesAnimalsConservation of Natural ResourcesCote d'IvoireDNA, Mitochondrial

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