Résumé
Southeast Asia has a very rich carnivoran diversity. Many of these species play a significant role in ecosystem services and fascinate society. However, they are also potentially threatened by genetic erosion due to an unprecedented scale of habitat destruction and overexploitation in this rapidly developing region. Understanding their genetic differences within a population provides valuable insights into how they have adapted and will adapt to a changing environment. Despite their highly threatened status and the increasing efforts on monitoring activities, the intraspecific genetic diversity -the fundamental source to sustaining biodiversity -is understudied. This chapter provides an overview of current knowledge and gaps in population genetic studies of carnivorans in Southeast Asia to facilitate further research initiatives and appropriate conservation policies.