| genetic structure in large, continuous mammal populations: the example of brown bears in northwestern eurasia. | knowledge of population structure and genetic diversity and the spatio-temporal demographic processes affecting populations is crucial for effective wildlife preservation, yet these factors are still poorly understood for organisms with large continuous ranges. available population genetic data reveal that widespread mammals have for the most part only been carefully studied at the local population scale, which is insufficient for understanding population processes at larger scales. here, we pro ... | 2010 | 21044194 |