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SCIENCEJun 22 · 13:40 UTCSCMP CHINATheodora Yu

Hong Kong cockatoos could help save Indonesia’s endangered species, study shows

Hong Kong’s wild yellow-crested cockatoos may possess genetic traits that could aid in saving the critically endangered species in Indonesia, according to a study published in the Evolutionary Applications journal. The research highlights the importance of preserving Hong Kong’s cockatoo population as a genetic 'backup' for the subspecies.

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