💨 Abstract

Colossal Biosciences, a genetic engineering firm, announced the "de-extinction" of the dire wolf. However, the presented animals are genetically modified grey wolves, not dire wolves. The article discusses the ecological functions lost due to extinctions, such as honeybees pollinating plants, beavers altering water flow, and elephants keeping savannas open.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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