From Dire Wolves to Giant Birds: The Next De-Extinction Frontier
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Colossal Biosciences plans to bring back the extinct giant moa bird, the tallest bird ever, within 5-10 years by sequencing ancient DNA, building on their previous projects like dire wolves and the dodo, with a focus on collaboration with Māori communities and cultural significance.
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- “Dinosaur-Sized Birds” Could Return To New Zealand As Colossal Announces 5th De-Extinction Species IFLScience
- The Dire Wolf Company's Next Target? A Giant Flightless Bird Time Magazine
- After dire wolf's return, Peter Jackson wants to bring back this New Zealand bird USA Today
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