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Researchers turn to museum specimens to protect declining species
Original: Living history: Researchers use museum specimens to protect species in decline
Researchers at Boise State University are using preserved museum specimens to study and help protect species in decline. By treating the collections as a record of living history, they can compare past and present populations to understand what is driving losses and inform conservation efforts.
Why now: New research from Boise State University highlights how museum collections can aid conservation of threatened species.
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