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Isle Royale wolves suffer from inbreeding
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
April 5, 2009

Every one of the dead wolves from Isle Royale examined by researchers in a 12-year period showed bone deformities, indicating that wolf population is suffering from inbreeding.

Researchers are now pondering whether humans should step in and attempt to "rescue" this wolf population by augmentation, raising ethical considerations. Click on the links below to learn more.



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