2.5: De-Extinction – A Mammoth Problem

We all have a favorite animal that we wish were still alive – whether it’s a giant armored Dunkleosteus fish or a miniature Eohippus, the 12-inch-tall prehistoric ancestor of the horse. But is there a chance that, somewhere out there, these extinct creatures may not be so extinct at all? Or could we perhaps – one day – bring them back?In this episode, we dive into the topic of de-extinction, asking: how do scientists decide that a species has gone extinct in the first place? What are the considerations and consequences of bringing back extinct species? What makes a species a good candidate for de-extinction?And perhaps the most pressing question – will we be seeing woolly mammoths wandering around any time soon?Listen to the episode to find out!Show NotesRead about the Woolly Mammoth De-Extinction Project Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.