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South Sudan's giraffes found to have surprisingly healthy genes

Original: In war-torn South Sudan, giraffes retain a surprisingly healthy gene pool

A new study from war-torn South Sudan shows that giraffe populations there retain a surprisingly healthy and diverse gene pool, despite decades of civil conflict and poaching pressure. The finding offers hope for conservation of the species in a region often overshadowed by instability, though researchers warn the animals still face ongoing threats.

Why now: A new study offers rare positive conservation news from a conflict zone.

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