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The Debrief reports Scientists Keep Finding Giant Sinkholes in China that Hide Ancient Forests, Unknown Wildlife, and Long Lost DNA 

In the heart of China’s karst landscapes, the recent discovery of massive sinkholes that contain ancient forests play a vital role in biodiversity conservation, and seem to be teeming with life. The karst tiankengs are refuges for genetic diversity, particularly for endangered species like Manglietia aromatica. A new study published the March 2024 issue of the journal Forests provides compelling evidence of these sinkholes’ significance in the conservation of long lost DNA.

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