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‘Ghost’ DNA from the world’s rarest wolves lingers in coyotes

Coyotes in isolated Louisiana swamps are found to harbour genetic material from the critically endangered red wolf.
A coyote running in front of scrubby vegetation.

A coyote dashes back to the marsh after being collared for study. Credit: Amy C. Shutt

‘Lost’ DNA from the critically endangered red wolf might be hidden in Louisiana coyotes1.

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Nature 607, 11 (2022)

doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-022-01813-w

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  1. VonHoldt, B. M. et al. Sci. Adv. 8, eabn7731 (2022).

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