PhysOrg Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 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 led to the creation of hybrid forms of the koloa. But new research has found that the genetic diversity of the koloa is high, and conservation efforts on the island of Kauai have been successful. View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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