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DNA From Scat Could Help Rescue One of the World’s Rarest Marsupials
Key Takeaways
- Researchers used eDNA metabarcoding on scat to study the diet of Gilbert’s potoroo without disturbing the animals.
- The work is aimed at helping conservation teams identify habitats suitable for translocation.
- The species has fewer than 150 individuals left in the wild, making backup populations a priority.
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DT Editorial Team··via sciencedaily.com