Scientists Try to Bring 12-Foot Bird Back From 600-Year Extinction – and Director Peter Jackson Is Helping Them

Director Peter Jackson Invests in Firm Promising to Bring Back Extinct 12 Foot High Giant Bird

A private genetics firm that recently made headlines for reviving a long-extinct predator is now turning to resurrecting a giant flightless bird with celebrity backing—and major ethical concerns. Key Facts: Colossal Biosciences used CRISPR genetic editing to create a litter of dire wolf puppies. The company’s next project involves bringing back the extinct moa bird of New Zealand. Film director Peter Jackson is leading a group of celebrity inve…

Scientists try to bring 12-foot bird back from 600-year extinction – and director Peter Jackson is helping them

A Texas-based company with backing from Lord of the Rings filmmaker Peter Jackson is trying to bring a giant bird back from extinction.

Giant bird once hunted to extinction returns to Scotland after 500 years

The crane is making a comeback thanks to wetland restoration and conservation efforts, the RSPB said.