Africa's Elephant Genetic Diversity Uncovered

232 genomes from 17 African countries analyzed.
Study published in Nature Communications.
Eritrea and Ethiopia populations isolated over 250 miles.
High inbreeding in isolated elephant groups.
85% genetic variation from species differences.
Guides conservation strategies for habitat and corridors.
Old samples from Illumina used for genome analysis.
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