SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 9, 2025Interesting Engineering

Colossal plans to resurrect New Zealand’s giant flightless birds from extinction

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Colossal Biosciences aims to resurrect New Zealand's extinct giant moa birds. The company plans to sequence all nine moa species' genomes by 2026, partnering with local experts and using DNA from bones. This ambitious de-extinction project, backed by filmmaker Peter Jackson, reignites debates about feasibility and ethics in conservation science.

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