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Most genetic analyses are based on “markers” with no known connection to the actual fitness. Which specific genes and alleles are actually tied to a particular challenge the species is facing? These genetic signatures of adaptation are critical for choosing the best individuals for rescuing a species, particularly in a changing world where certain alleles might be more advantageous. A good example is the use of scans of the entire genome of the endangered Przewalski’s horse of Mongolia to identify informative genetic markers to monitor and select for during captive breeding (Der Sarkissian et al. 2015).