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National GeographicPop! Goes the... cloned ferret? Elizabeth Ann's genetics are derived from an ancestor that died nearly 40 years ago. Today, both captive and reintroduced populations descend from just seven distinct genetic “founder” animals. While this limited genetic diversity has always been a concern, the introduction of new and unrepresented genetic material may provide a significant boost to the current black-footed ferret population! #PhotoArk 🎥 by @joelsartoreofficial taken at the National Black-Footed Ferret Conservation Center.
On the profile · Aug 24, 2023