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The little duck that could: Study finds endangered Hawaiian duck endures

Phys.org - Mon 18 Nov 19

The endangered Hawaiian duck, or koloa, the only endemic duck remaining on the main Hawaiian Islands, is threatened with genetic extinction due to interbreeding with feral mallards. This has ...

The little duck that could: Study finds endangered Hawaiian duck endures, Science Blog - Mon 18 Nov 19
The little duck that could: Study finds endangered Hawaiian duck endures, Eurekalert - Mon 18 Nov 19

Endangered Hawaiian Duck Saved From Brink of Extinction

Geek.com - Mon 18 Nov 19

The koloa is a "petite, buffy brown, and charismatic duck," similar to a female mallard (via Christopher Malachowski/Oregon State University) While the ...

Small Hawaiian duck saved from the brink of extinction

ZME Science - Mon 18 Nov 19

The koloa's genome is well expressed and diverse -- which is good news for many other species in Hawaii and beyond.

Efforts to preserve endangered Hawaiian duck's genetic diversity working, study finds

UPI - Mon 18 Nov 19

New analysis suggests the genetic diversity of an endangered duck species in Hawaii has benefited from conservation efforts aimed at protecting the native bird.