Authors: Ball, Alex; Senn, Helen;Partners, RZSS WildGenes;

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland is home to the renowned WildGenes Laboratory that uses genetic data to inform conservation planning and action. With a focus on native species restoration in Scotland, the techniques and partnerships we develop for conservation here in Europe can contrast dramatically with our international work. I will introduce some of our key focuses, from the wildcats of the Scottish Highlands, through the Himalayas, to the crocodiles of the Cardamom mountains in Cambodia. I will compare and contrast some of the methods we use, from small SNP panels to whole-genome sequencing, with an emphasis on the importance of tailored approaches and the vital role of trusted partnerships across the board.