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EPISODE · Jun 5, 2023 · 23 MIN

Behind the scenes at DC’s National Zoo lab: Bringing the next generation of species to life

from FrancoFiles · host Embassy of France in the U.S.

Pierre Comizzoli specializes in preserving biological samples from wild animal species–for genetic analysis, for population management and to produce offspring. He has a unique skill set, but his job threatens a special kind of pressure: the push for perfection when trying to ensure the next generation of the scarcest populations in the world. On the FrancoFiles Podcast, find out what he does behind the scenes of the National Zoo to keep endangered species alive.

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