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Learn how scientists use DNA analysis to study tiger bloodlines, aiding conservation efforts. This video explores the methods of collecting genetic samples, analyzing DNA, and applying findings to protect tiger populations and combat illegal wildlife trade.
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tiger DNA analysis protecting big cats
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through
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genetics
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Tigers majestic creatures of the wild
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face numerous threats to their
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survival but how can we protect them if
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we don't fully understand them enter the
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world of genetic research where
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scientists are unraveling the mysteries
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of tiger Bloodlines through DNA
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analysis DNA or Deo cobon cleic acid is
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the blueprint of life it contains the
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genetic instructions that make each
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species and individual
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unique for Tigers DNA holds valuable
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information about their ancestry
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population diversity and even their
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ability to adapt to changing
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environments collecting DNA samples from
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Tigers is no easy
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task scientists employ various non
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invasive methods to gather genetic
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material without disturbing these
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elusive big
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cats they collect shed hair feces or
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even saliva left on
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prey in some cases blood samples are
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taken during routine Health checkups of
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captive tigers or when wild tigers are
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briefly sedated for radio
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coloring once samples are collected the
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real detective work begins in the
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laboratory
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scientists extract DNA from the samples
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and use Advanced Techniques like
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polymerase Chain Reaction or poor to
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amplify specific genetic
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regions they then analyze these regions
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using DNA sequencing Technologies which
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reveal the exact order of genetic
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building blocks in a tiger's
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DNA this genetic information is a gold
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mine for understanding tiger
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Bloodlines by comparing DNA sequences
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among different Tigers scientists can
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determine how closely related
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individuals are identify distinct
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populations and even Trace lineages back
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through
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generations this helps in understanding
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the genetic diversity within tiger
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populations which is crucial for their
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long-term
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survival the insights gained from these
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genetic Studies have far-reaching
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implications for Tiger
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conservation they help Wildlife managers
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make informed decisions about breeding
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programs especially for captive
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tigers by ensuring genetic diversity
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these programs aim to maintain healthy
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populations that could potentially
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reinforce wild populations in the
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future moreover genetic studies can
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reveal the extent of inbreeding in Wild
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populations a series ious concern in
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small isolated groups of
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tigers this information guides
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conservationists in planning corridors
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to connect separate populations
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promoting gene flow and reducing the
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risk of genetic
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disorders DNA analysis also AIDS in
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combating illegal Wildlife
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trade by creating genetic databases of
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tigers authorities can trace the origin
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of confiscated tiger Parts helping to
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identify poaching hotspots and dismantle
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trafficking
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networks the study of tiger Bloodlines
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through DNA is a powerful tool in the
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fight to save these magnificent
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animals it provides us with a deeper
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understanding of tiger populations
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guides conservation strategies and
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offers hope for the future of the
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species as we continue to unlock the
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secrets hidden entier DNA we move one
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step closer to ensuring that these
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striped wonders continue to roam our
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planet for generations to come
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