An Endangered Weasel Was Copied

There is an enormous diversity of living things on Earth, but some of these creatures are in danger of extinction. Among these genres black-footed ferret There is also a species of weasel called. Scientists to save this species 1988‘also used frozen cells.

According to the news of The Washington Post two cloned ferrets was born last year. The cute babies were named Noreen and Antonia. The statement on the subject came from the US Fish and Wildlife Service. The black-footed ferret is among North America’s at-risk species. The survival of the species depends on seven ferrets whose DNA samples were taken.

Cloning alone will not be the solution

The small number of ancestors of the species poses a major problem, especially today, when the effects of climate change are more felt. Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Vice President Megan OwenTo resist the environmental challenge, genetic diversity plays a critical role. “This is technically the raw material of evolutionary adaptation,” he said.

located in the USA and “Dull zoo” In the laboratory called belonging to approximately 1000 different living species cell, sperm and embryo samples are included. These species include cells from a completely extinct Hawaiian bird.

Black-footed ferrets are threatened by human activities and the destruction of the prairie dogs on which they feed. Scientists expect Noreen and Antonia to start breeding from next year.