Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis) is a critically endangered species endemic to China. Although the captive Chinese alligator populations have been greatly developed in recent years, there has been genetic depression in the filial generation because of the founder effect. As the startup of the reintroduction project for the captive Chinese alligator population, it is urgent to investigate the genetic status of this species and provide feasible strategies for its conservation.
In this study,...