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Genetic Testing

Smithsonian's National Zoo geneticist Nancy Rotzel takes a DNA sample from the newborn kiwi's empty egg shell. From this, she will be able to determine whether the chick is male or female.

 

Photo Credit: Mehgan Murphy/ Smithsonian’s National Zoo

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Uploaded on March 31, 2010
Taken on March 31, 2010