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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/orcinus__orca on 2025-04-07 17:09:20+00:00.

Original Title: Scientists have assembled the first high-quality genomes of New Zealand’s Hector’s and critically endangered Māui dolphins using degraded DNA—an unprecedented breakthrough that offers vital insights for conservation and a new path forward for endangered species worldwide.