About CCG | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute https://nationalzoo.si.edu/center-for-conservation-genomics/about-ccg
CCG researchers specialize in genetic management of animal populations, genomics, non-invasive DNA, ancient DNA, systematics, disease diagnosis and dynamics, genetic service to the zoo community.
Using DNA analysis of shed items, such as scat or hair, to identify the species, gender