Evidence of Selection on the Orange Allele in the Domestic Cat Felis catus: The Role of Social Structure

Pontier, Dominique; Rioux, Nathalie; Heizmann, Annie

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“…As for other carnivores, the spatial organisation of cats is determined by the abundance and distribution of available prey and receptive mates and the proximity to human habitation (Pontier et al 1995). The density of cats may be higher on Mauna Kea, particularly WMK, than in HAVO owing to abundant prey , which may facilitate increased reproduction, survival, and dispersal to other locations.…”

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Using population genetic tools to develop a control strategy for feral cats (Felis catus) in Hawai'i

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Abstract. Population genetics can provide information about the demographics and dynamics of invasive species that is beneficial for developing effective control strategies. We studied the population genetics of feral cats on Hawai'i Island by microsatellite analysis to evaluate genetic diversity and population structure, assess gene flow and connectivity among three populations, identify potential source populations, characterise population dynamics, and evaluate sex-biased dispersal. High genetic diversity, low structure, and high number of migrants per generation supported high gene flow that was not limited spatially. Migration rates revealed that most migration occurred out of West Mauna Kea. Effective population size estimates indicated increasing cat populations despite control efforts. Despite high gene flow, relatedness estimates declined significantly with increased geographic distance and Bayesian assignment tests revealed the presence of three population clusters. Genetic structure and relatedness estimates indicated male-biased dispersal, primarily from Mauna Kea, suggesting that this population should be targeted for control. However, recolonisation seems likely, given the great dispersal ability that may not be inhibited by barriers such as lava flows. Genetic monitoring will be necessary to assess the effectiveness of future control efforts. Management of other invasive species may benefit by employing these population genetic tools.

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Using population genetic tools to develop a control strategy for feral cats (Felis catus) in Hawai'i

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“…Among mammals, cats show slight sexual size dimorphismöadult males being on average 20% heavier than adult females (Pontier et al 1995) and having 20% longer canines than females (Pontier & Natoli 1996)öand, interestingly, exist over a wide range of ecological conditions. Human-induced habitat fragmentation and the spatial distribution of human settlements largely determine the density and spatial organization of cat populations in rural areas (Pontier 1993;Pontier et al 1995). Cats in rural populations have owners who feed them and provide shelter in their houses.…”

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High variation in multiple paternity of domestic cats (Felis catus L.) in relation to environmental conditions

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Pontier

Natoli³

1999

Proc. R. Soc. Lond. B

100

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Paternity was analysed in two domestic cat (Felis catus) populations di¡ering in habitat structure (rural versus urban) and density (234 cats km À2 versus 2091cats km À2 ). A total of 312 o¡spring, 76 mothers and 65 putative fathers were typed at nine microsatellite loci in the two populations. Our data showed a high rate of multiple paternity in the urban population (70^83% of litters with more than one father), whereas it was much lower in the rural population (0^22% of litters with more than one), as most males were able to monopolize the entire litter. However, males reproduced as soon as they reached sexual maturity (i.e. ten months of age) in the urban population, whereas most males delayed reproduction to age three years in the rural population.

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“…Most resources are provided directly or not, by people (feeders, garbage) [19]. In rural areas, population density is moderate (100-300 cats/ km²) [20,21,22]. Most cats have an owner who provides food and shelter but cats are generally free to roam [23].…”

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The Life Cycle of Toxoplasma gondii in the Natural Environment

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Evidence of Selection on the Orange Allele in the Domestic Cat Felis catus: The Role of Social Structure

Cited by 53 publications

References 57 publications

Using population genetic tools to develop a control strategy for feral cats (Felis catus) in Hawai'i

Using population genetic tools to develop a control strategy for feral cats (Felis catus) in Hawai'i

High variation in multiple paternity of domestic cats (Felis catus L.) in relation to environmental conditions

The Life Cycle of Toxoplasma gondii in the Natural Environment

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