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World's First Cloned Wolf Dies

Cause of death a mystery

By Mary Papenfuss, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 1, 2009 3:10 AM CDT

(Newser) – One of of the world's first two cloned wolves has died due to unknown causes, reports the Korea Times. Snuwolf, 4, was found dead at South Korea's national zoo. Her identical sister, Snuwolffy, remains healthy. "Snuwolf had been in good condition," said Prof.... Read full story »

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