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  1. Cobalt-60 gamma radiation can sterilize males without destroying their mating behavior because the rays create chromosomal mutations that prevent eggs from hatching while leaving males alive and sexually competitive.

    Cobalt-60 gamma radiation can sterilize males without destroying their mating behavior because the rays create chromosomal mutations that prevent eggs from hatching while leaving males alive and sexually competitive.
  2. Testing sterile-release on isolated islands proves viability because limited immigration means population declines are attributable to the intervention rather than new wild arrivals, giving a clear proof of concept.

    Testing sterile-release on isolated islands proves viability because limited immigration means population declines are attributable to the intervention rather than new wild arrivals, giving a clear proof of concept.
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