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Texan start-up plans resurrection of the giant moa

Moa birds or Moa-Vogel

Illustration of mobirds (Dinornis robustus) being hunted by Māori men with bows and arrows. Credit: Florilegius/Universal Images Group/Getty Images

The biotech company Colossal Biosciences is planning the genetic return of the extinct New Zealand giant moa. The flightless bird, which was up to 3.6 meters tall, became extinct around 600 years ago. Using cutting-edge genetic engineering, the company wants to resurrect the animal. The project has prominent support, but not only raises fascinating questions about feasibility, but also ethical and ecological considerations.


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The biotech company Colossal Biosciences is planning the genetic return of the extinct New Zealand giant moa. The flightless bird, which was up to 3.6 meters tall, became extinct around 600 years ago. Using cutting-edge genetic engineering, the company wants to resurrect the animal. The project has prominent support, but not only raises fascinating questions about feasibility, but also ethical and ecological considerations.



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