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What Species Can We De-Extinct? | Beth Shapiro
1 minutes Posted Mar 18, 2026 at 10:00 am.
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Scientists claimed in 2024 that they "de-extincted" the dire wolf… so what’s next, and what determines whether a species can be brought back? Evolutionary biologist Beth Shapiro explains some of the factors that go into deciding what to try and bring back. 
For more, check out the extended interview with Beth Shapiro. 
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