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Ancient ground squirrel droppings reveal Arctic's rich evolutionary history
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Frozen squirrel scat preserves ancient DNA from hundreds of species
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A Surprising Find in Ancient Squirrel Poop: Woolly Mammoth Meat
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Scientists find woolly mammoth DNA while digging through squirrel faeces
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