What a Wolf Pup’s Stomach Revealed About the Woolly Rhino’s Extinction
NeutralScience
- Scientists have successfully sequenced the genome of the woolly rhino using a specimen preserved in Siberian permafrost, revealing insights into the extinction of this giant mammal. This high-quality genomic data provides a clearer understanding of the species' biology and the environmental factors that contributed to its decline.
- The findings are significant as they not only enhance knowledge of the woolly rhino's evolutionary history but also inform conservation efforts for current endangered species by highlighting the impacts of climate change and habitat loss on large mammals.
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