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Some groups of animals, both in the wild and in captivity, may face extinction due to inbreeding. New research indicates that introducing new animals into populations of rare species may harm the diversity of their genes rather than increase it. If the new animals do not have DNA that is different enough from animals already present, the genetic diversity of the population may decrease and malformed or unhealthy offspring may be born.
20 NOVEMBER 1999, P. 6
New Scientist
20 NOVEMBER 1999, P. 6

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