In a groundbreaking collaboration, a US-based startup, Colossal Biosciences Inc., with a mission to resurrect the iconic dodo bird from extinction, has joined forces with the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (MWF) to ensure a sustainable habitat for the species once it makes a triumphant return. The dodo, native to the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius until its extinction in … [Read more...] about Billion-Dollar Startup Trying to Bring Back the Dodo Seeks Local Aid
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The Curious Life and Surprising Death of the Last Dodo on Earth
The dodo was a flightless bird that lived on the island of Mauritius. It was hunted to extinction by humans in the late 17th century. The last confirmed dodo sighting was in 1662, but a 2003 estimate by David Roberts and Andrew Solow placed the extinction of the bird around 1690. The dodo was a large bird, about the size of a turkey. It had gray-brown plumage, a large … [Read more...] about The Curious Life and Surprising Death of the Last Dodo on Earth
The Nicobar Pigeon: A Vibrant Relic of the Past
In a world where many species are teetering on the brink of extinction, the Nicobar pigeon stands as a testament to the incredible diversity and beauty of the natural world. This stunning bird, closely related to the famous extinct dodo, boasts vibrant plumage that rivals any rainbow. A Living Link to the Past The Nicobar pigeon's iridescent blue-green and copper-bronze … [Read more...] about The Nicobar Pigeon: A Vibrant Relic of the Past
A ‘De-Extinction’ Company Wants to Bring Back the Dodo after 300 Years And Release Into Wild
The dodo could once again roam the earth after a de-extinction company announced ambitious plans to bring the long-gone bird back to life 300 years after it was wiped out. A de-extinction company has announced plans to bring back the dodo more than 300 years after the creature was wiped out. Colossal Biosciences, who previously vowed to resurrect mammoths and Tasmanian … [Read more...] about A ‘De-Extinction’ Company Wants to Bring Back the Dodo after 300 Years And Release Into Wild