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Should we change species to save them?

By Emily Anthes
New York Times·
10 mins to read
Should we change species to save them?
Should we change species to save them?

When traditional conservation fails, science is using “assisted evolution” to give vulnerable wildlife a chance.

For tens of millions of years, Australia has been a playground for evolution, and the land Down Under lays claim to some of the most remarkable creatures on Earth.

It is the birthplace of songbirds,

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