1.   Although few scientists expect this to happen anytime soon, others are already using DNA from museum specimens to help conserve endangered species.

2.   In addition, there is a fear that DNA analysis of one-of-a-kind museum specimens could get out of hand.

3.   In one such effort, aimed at identifying a strain of yellow-headed Amazon parrots, the DNA ended up being tracked down in a stuffed museum specimen.

4.   In recent years, other studies have been far more careful to account for tainted museum specimens.

5.   It could be used in lieu of taxidermy for natural history museum specimens.

6.   Many archeologists carry in mammal bones found at digs and identify them by comparison with museum specimens.

7.   The cubs have been tentatively identified as Cape Lions and their DNA is to be compared with museum specimens preserved in South Africa.