Resurrecting the Extinct Tasmanian Tiger

Summary by Krater

Scientists and conservationists explore the project to de-extinct the Tasmanian tiger using genetic engineering, examining DNA extraction from museum specimens and the challenges of reviving extinct species.

From the video

Answers: Can scientists bring the extinct Tasmanian tiger back to life using genetic engineering?

• Thylacine de-extinction project
• DNA extraction from museum specimens
• Genetic engineering of marsupials
• Tasmanian tiger history and sightings

What it concludes

• The thylacine de-extinction project aims to resurrect the extinct Tasmanian tiger using genetic engineering and DNA from museum specimens.
• Scientists have successfully extracted and sequenced DNA from preserved thylacine specimens and edited mouse genomes using thylacine genes.
• Critics and museum scientists argue that de-extinction projects are a distraction and that reviving extinct animals will not restore degraded ecosystems.
• Colossal's CEO believes proxy species can be developed and potentially reintroduced within five years, while critics remain skeptical about the feasibility and impact.