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DNA Found in Paw Prints Can Now Be Used to Identify Polar Bears

Credit: PixaobayGiven dire forecasts suggesting the potential extinction of polar bears by the century's close, it becomes imperative for scientists to establish a means of tracking their population to gauge the effectiveness of conservation endeavors in mitigating the impacts of rapidly disappearing habitats.However, working safely with polar bears (Ursus maritimus) is notoriously challenging due...