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EPISODE · Nov 2, 2010 · 6 MIN

Beth Shapiro: What goes extinct?

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Evolutionary biologist Beth Shapiro explores the influences of climate and humans in determining species extinction. Why did brown bears survive while giant beavers didn’t? Her cutting-edge DNA research is helping us make informed decisions about how to preserve the species that are currently under threat.

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Evolutionary biologist Beth Shapiro explores the influences of climate and humans in determining species extinction. Why did brown bears survive while giant beavers didn’t? Her cutting-edge DNA research is helping us make informed decisions about how to preserve the species that are currently under threat.

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