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Noninvasive Genetic Sampling

Assistant professor Rob Lonsinger of the SDSU Department of Natural Resource Management has developed a noninvasive genetic sampling technique to determine population abundance within a specific area without ever capturing or even seeing a single animal.

Cara Hetland is the Director of Radio and Journalism Content for South Dakota Public Broadcasting.