Hidden for over a century, a preserved Tasmanian Tiger head “found in a bucket” may bring the lost species back from extinction
Researchers recover vital RNA from Tasmanian tiger, pushing de-extinction closer to reality.
Tag: extinct animals
In the quest for resurrecting the woolly mammoth, scientists first make “woolly mice”
This adorable "woolly" mouse is a first step to bringing back mammoths.
How paleo-robots could help reveal the secret to life’s transition to land
Fossils and computer models are great, but nothing feels as satisfying as reviving extinct animals as robots.
Largest marine reptile ever was twice the size of a city bus
It was simply massive!
Extinct fox was kept as pet by South American hunter-gatherers 1,500 years ago
Archaeologists uncover an ancient human-fox companionship in South America, challenging our notions of early domestication.
