David Ehrenfeld

Scientists working to de-extinct some of nature’s missing species

Environment

It may sound like science fiction, but it may be closer to science fact. A coalition of researchers are trying to use cloning to bring extinct animals, like the passenger pigeon, back from the dead. Meanwhile, some scientists are worried this will distract from efforts to preserve still-living species.

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