Bringing Extinct Species Back to Life
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New Cover Story: "Reviving Extinct Species"
De-extinction is no longer a fantasy. But is it a good idea? Go in-depth with National Geographic magazine. IMAGES AND INSIGHTS »
Pro
Bring Back Extinct Beasts
Species revival could redeem human sins and more, one conservationist says.
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No, Leave Them Extinct
Resurrection science is a "fantasy" that harms animals that need help now, counters an ecologist.
New Video: Recipe for Resurrection
News and Commentary
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Resurrected Mammoth—Or Just Shaggy Elephant?
Opinion: Revived species are anything but, and "de-extinction" may be just good marketing.
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Your De-Extinction Questions Answered
First off, is Jurassic Park possible? Carl Zimmer, author of the new National Geographic cover story, explains.
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Our April Cover's Backstory
The April cover of National Geographic magazine explores the possibility of reviving extinct animal species.
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Extinct Frog "Vomited" Young
And may again—revival may yield health boon.
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To Resurrect or
Not to ResurrectWhat if we could bring back lost species?
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The Case Against Species Revival
Bringing back extinct animals distracts from conserving endangered species still alive, the author argues.
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Opinion: Revive Extinct Animals
There are a lot of reasons for bringing back extinct animals, including conservation and medical benefits, argues Stewart Brand.
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How to Resurrect Lost Species
Scientists propose genetic experiments to restore extinct species such as passenger pigeons, aurochs, and thylacines.
Video: Should We Bring Back Extinct Species?
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Mammoth: Back From the Dead
Scientists have just two weeks to find a cell that could bring the mammoth back. Premieres April 12.