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Item An evaluation of the ability of three populations of Japanese quail to withstand severe inbreeding(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Agriculture, 1972) Webb, Robert PatrickItem Effects of inbreeding and selection in a closed line of hereford cattle(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Agriculture, 1986) Nevins, Darrell IanItem A genetic history of the line 1 Herefords at the United States Range Livestock Experiment Station, Miles City, Montana(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Agriculture, 1950) Church, Robert C.Item Genetic progress through a mating system involving alternating intensive inbreeding with wide outbreeding(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Agriculture, 1969) Keller, Darrel GeneItem The spatial ecology and mating system of black bears (Urus americanus) in New Mexico(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2008) Costello, Cecily Marie; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Scott CreelIn summary, our results show that high rates of male dispersal and female philopatry combine to create a spatial genetic structure that generates low rates of inbreeding and little need for kin discrimination among potential mates. Thus, evidence supports the hypothesis that inbreeding avoidance is achieved by means of male-biased dispersal in black bears. Our results also suggest the general pattern of male-biased dispersal is modified by competition for mates or resources.