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After the dire wolf, scientist want to 'resurrect' the tallest bird that ever lived. Is it possible?
Backed by filmmaker Peter Jackson, scientists at Colossal Biosciences are using cutting-edge genetic technology to attempt ...
‘Lord of the Rings’ director backs long shot de-extinction plan, starring New Zealand’s lost moa
Filmmaker Peter Jackson's fascination with a large extinct New Zealand bird has led to an unusual partnership with a biotech ...
Peter Jackson Is Helping Bring Back a Massive Prehistoric Bird 600 Years After Extinction
The famed Lord of the Rings director has donated his money and his bones to make a legend come to life with Colossal ...
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5 most terrifying extinct animals to know about - Times of India
The Earth’s historical past was home to some of the most massive and terrifying creatures that reigned as the topmost frightening predators of the land, some of which reached sizes and developed ...
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5 unique animals that came back from the brink of extinction
5 unique animals that came back from the brink of extinction TOI Trending Desk / etimes.in / Updated: Jun 20, 2025, 08:28 IST AA ...
Inside the Big Thicket, Texas’s Biodiversity Hotspot
The Big Thicket is, as its name suggests, a densely forested area. However, it is much more than just that. The Big Thicket ...
Lord of the Rings director backs de-extinction project
Filmmaker Peter Jackson's fascination with a large extinct New Zealand bird has led to an unusual partnership with a biotech ...
From extinction to existence: How frozen cells are reviving endangered species
One notable success story is the cloning of Przewalski's horses, once extinct in the wild. Kurt, the first cloned ...
Giant, flightless bird is next target for de-extinction company Colossal Biosciences
A species of huge, flightless bird that once inhabited New Zealand disappeared around 600 years ago, shortly after human settlers first arrived on the country’s two main islands. Now, a Texas-based ...