Journal of Biodiversity & Endangered Species

Chosen E Obih

Publications

• Research Article
  A New Approach to Protection and Conservation of Cites-Listed Species: DNA Barcoding of Parrots in Nigeria
  Author(s): Christie O Onyia, Chosen E Obih, Patience O Ilo, Beatrice O Ojiego, Victoria C Iwu, Yohanna Saidu, Bamidele O Solomon, Victor I Amasiorah, Adekunle B Rowaiye and Kolawole Gbenga JoshuaChristie O Onyia, Chosen E Obih, Patience O Ilo, Beatrice O Ojiego, Victoria C Iwu, Yohanna Saidu, Bamidele O Solomon, Victor I Amasiorah, Adekunle B Rowaiye and Kolawole Gbenga Joshua
  
  Anthropogenic activities, coupled with climate change effects have led to biodiversity crisis and genetic erosion. The number of wildlife species being threatened and or endangered is on the increase. The Convention on International Trade on Endangered Fauna and Flora (CITES) has categorized these species under Appendices I, II, III, reflecting their level of endangerment as well as the protection level accorded each taxonomic group. DNA barcoding has over time, been identified as a tool for authenticating the taxonomic information of species at all stages of life, telling apart cryptic species, fighting fraud, poaching and prosecution of violators of CITES and for general conservation purposes. The national survey carried out to up-date the CITES list of Nigeria’s endangered species revealed that some of the bird species such as the Hooded Vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus.. Read More»
  

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