Written By
Sanjeev Vekariya
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This Ice Age giant disappeared 4,000 years ago. Scientists are working on cloning its DNA using Asian elephants as surrogates!
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Once found in Mauritius, this flightless bird vanished in the 1600s due to hunting. DNA studies might bring it back!
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The Thylacine, a carnivorous marsupial, went extinct in the 1930s. Genetic projects aim to revive it using preserved DNA.
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A predator from the Ice Age, Smilodon had massive fangs. Scientists believe its DNA could lead to de-extinction experiments.
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This penguin-like bird was wiped out in the 1800s. Efforts to recover its DNA could help bring it back!
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A zebra-like animal, the Quagga disappeared in the 19th century. Scientists are selectively breeding zebras to recreate it!
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This wild goat was briefly revived in 2003 via cloning—but didn’t survive. New attempts are in progress.
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New Zealand’s giant flightless bird, the Moa, could return through genetic engineering. Scientists are studying its close relatives.
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A massive marine mammal, hunted to extinction in the 1700s, could be revived using DNA from preserved specimens.
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Should we bring back extinct animals? Scientists debate habitat loss, genetic risks, and the impact on ecosystems.
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With advances in genetics, bringing back lost species is becoming more possible. Would you want to see these animals return?
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