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Episode: Colossal’s attempt to bring back the moa bird reignites the ‘de-extinction’ controversy
Description: Colossal announced an effort to genetically engineer birds resembling the extinct South Island Giant Moa—which once could stand 12 feet tall (3.6 meters)—in collaboration with the New Zealand-based Ngāi Tahu Research Centre and Peter Jackson. Together with his partner Fran Walsh, Jackson is investing $15 million.
“The movies are my day job, and the moas are my fun thing I do,” said Jackson, adding that he hopes he sees the project succeed in his lifetime. “Every New Zealand schoolchild has a fascination with the moa.”
Outside scientists say the idea of bringing back extinct species onto the modern landscape is likely imposs...