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University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

Zoo giraffes

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New genomic research shows widespread hybridization among North American giraffes in zoos and private ranches, diminishing their conservation value. 

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Kari Morfeld, Morfeld Research & Conservation LLC.

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