Are dodos and mammoths coming back from extinction? Don’t count on it

Colossal Biosciences claims to be on the road to reviving another extinct species. They're not even close.
AOL

Can Genetically Engineered ‘De‑Extinct’ Animals Ever Be Real? Scientists Weigh In

In April of 2025, headlines across the world announced that the dire wolf had been brought back from extinction. This 130-150 lbs wolf species, about 25% heavier than modern-day gray wolves, had ...
WUNC

To revive an extinct bird, you first need an artificial egg

Colossal Biosciences, a Texas company trying to bring extinct species back to life, reports creating artificial eggs that ...
Forbes

Meet The ‘Extinct Bird’ That Came Back By Evolving Twice—A Biologist Explains

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. There’s an important concept in evolutionary biology called ...
Nature

Could this synthetic egg bring back extinct birds? Researchers urge caution

The artificial egg contains a lattice shell architecture that incorporates a silicone-based membrane. This artificial shell ...

This Ferret Died in 1988. But She Didn’t Stay That Way—and Now Her Clones Are Having Babies.

A long-frozen cell line is now helping to rescue an endangered species.

The Company That Brought Back Dire Wolves Unveils Plans to De-Extinct Blue Antelope Species (Exclusive)

CEO Ben Lamm says the effort could help protect dozens of endangered antelope species worldwide ...