Next-generation sequencing (NGS) based genomic studies are revolutionizing the field of wildlife biology. These methods have yielded unprecedented insights for understanding ecology, evolution and conservation of wild populations. Despite the advantages, biodiversity rich regions in the tropics need more NGS-based studies to understand their native species. However, the field has progressed very slowly in these regions due to several challenges, including that most experts in the field are not based here. In this article, we highlight the factors that need to be considered before initiating a wildlife genomics research project with a focus on south and south-east Asia, though several factors apply to other regions as well. We highlight the challenges like policy issues for collecting samples and need for better sequencing and computational infrastructure. Finally, we discuss how global initiatives can help such regions setup NGS-based studies of wildlife.

基于下一代测序 (NGS) 的基因组研究正在彻底改变野生动物生物学领域。这些方法为理解野生种群的生态、进化和保护提供了前所未有的见解。尽管有这些优势，热带生物多样性丰富的地区需要更多基于 NGS 的研究来了解其本地物种。然而，由于一些挑战，该领域在这些地区的进展非常缓慢，包括该领域的大多数专家并不在这里工作。在本文中，我们重点介绍了在启动以南亚和东南亚为重点的野生动物基因组学研究项目之前需要考虑的因素，尽管一些因素也适用于其他地区。我们强调了收集样本的政策问题以及对更好的测序和计算基础设施的需求等挑战。最后，我们讨论了全球倡议如何帮助这些地区建立基于 NGS 的野生动物研究。