Browsing NIBIO Brage by Author "Valtonen, Mia"
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Genomic evidence uncovers inbreeding and supports translocations in rescuing the genetic diversity of a landlocked seal population
Sundell, Tarja; Kammonen, Juhana I.; Mustanoja, Ella; Biard, Vincent; Kunnasranta, Mervi; Niemi, Marja; Nykänen, Milaja; Nyman, Tommi; Palo, Jukka U.; Valtonen, Mia; Paulin, Lars; Jernvall, Jukka; Auvinen, Petri (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023-01-07)Fragmentation of isolated populations increases the risk of inbreeding and loss of genetic diversity. The endemic Saimaa ringed seal (Pusa hispida saimensis) is one of the most endangered pinnipeds in the world with a ... -
Museum specimens of a landlocked pinniped reveal recent loss of genetic diversity and unexpected population connections
Heino, Matti T.; Nyman, Tommi; Palo, Jukka U.; Harmoinen, Jenni; Valtonen, Mia; Pilot, Małgorzata; Översti, Sanni; Salmela, Elina; Kunnasranta, Mervi; Väinölä, Risto; Hoelzel, A. Rus; Aspi, Jouni (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023-01-18)The Saimaa ringed seal (Pusa hispida saimensis) is endemic to Lake Saimaa in Finland. The subspecies is thought to have originated when parts of the ringed seal population of the Baltic region were trapped in lakes emerging ... -
Sealed in a lake — Biology and conservation of the endangered Saimaa ringed seal: A review
Kunnasranta, Mervi; Niemi, Marja; Auttila, Miina; Valtonen, Mia; Kammonen, Juhana; Nyman, Tommi (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-12-16)Wildlife species living in proximity with humans often suffer from various anthropogenic factors. Here, we focus on the endangered Saimaa ringed seal (Pusa hispida saimensis), which lives in close connection with humans ...