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University of Otago: Study Reveals Genetic Secrets of One of World's Rarest Penguins
October 30, 2025
DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Oct. 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release:

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Study reveals genetic secrets of one of world's rarest penguins

Landmark genomic research has found the endangered hoiho is made up of three distinct subspecies, a discovery that may help guard against a fatal disease.

The study, led by scientists from the University of Otago - Otakou Whakaihu Waka, the Department of Conservation, and . . .

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