Short summary 8Non-invasive genetic sampling using scats has a well established role in conservation biology; yet is rarely applied to lizard scats. We evaluated various storage and DNA 10 extraction methods and identified a reliable method of deriving genotypes and sequences 11 from gidgee skink scats. Results highlight the opportunity for using scat derived DNA in 12 lizard studies, particularly for species that deposit scats in piles.
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