Mammoths vs. Mastodons: what's the criteria for de-extinction?
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There's been a lot of talk and research interest around the possibility of resurrecting certain organisms (or, at least their genomes) from extinction, with Woolly Mammoths being prime candidates for such an endeavor. But what about a closely related group, like the Mastodons? What's the criteria for possible 'de-extinction'? The Brain Scoop takes a look.
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National Geographic: De-Extinction
Science Magazine: Should we bring extinct species back from the dead?
Smithsonian: These Are the Extinct Animals We Can, and Should, Resurrect
The Washington Post: ‘De-extinction’ of the woolly mammoth: A step closer
Science Magazine: Should we bring extinct species back from the dead?
Smithsonian: These Are the Extinct Animals We Can, and Should, Resurrect
The Washington Post: ‘De-extinction’ of the woolly mammoth: A step closer
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