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Wolves: DNA Pawprinting

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A mystery canine was shot and killed near Yellowstone National Park in the early '90s. Genetics whizzes explain how they might go about identifying whether the animal was a true grey wolf or a hybrid. A drawing of the animal's DNA bands is provided for learners to analyze. This activity is an enriching addition to your genetics unit.

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animal identification, animals, dna, deoxyribonucleic acid

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9th - 12th
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