Unlocking the Parrot's Past: Ancient DNA Reveals Unexpected Extinctions in the Caribbean

A recent study published in PNAS reveals that researchers have successfully retrieved ancient DNA from Caribbean parrots. By comparing this DNA with sequences from contemporary birds and examining fossils and archaeological samples, the team determined that two species, previously believed to be nat

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