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To reconstruct an ancient ecosystem, the proof is in the squirrel poop (opens in new tab)

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smithsonianmag.com·

Researchers Investigated Ancient Squirrel Poop Frozen in Permafrost and Found Enlightening Details About the Animal's Ecosystem

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Gizmodo·

Scientists Pulled 700,000-Year-Old DNA From Frozen Squirrel Poop

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kite.kagi.com·

Squirrel droppings reveal 700,000-year Arctic DNA record

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ZME Science·

Ancient Squirrels Feasted on Meat From Carcasses of Mammoths, Bison, and Even Big Cats

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