Conservation genomics in perspective: A holistic approach to understanding Canis evolution in North America

The use of genome-wide single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in wildlife conservation is growing rapidly and promises to revolutionize the field of population genetics. However, genomic data should not be interpreted in isolation of other biological and complementary genetic data. Here, we used recently published genome-wide SNP data from Canis species in combination with data from more traditional genetic markers and evidence from non-genetic …