All around the world, scientists are working to recreate lost animal species such as the mammoth. Using modern genetic techniques, they’re extracting ancient genetic material from museum exhibits. Do their efforts represent hope for the future of the natural world? Or is science playing God? Findings in the thawed permafrost of Siberia have made it possible to reconstruct the DNA of mammoths. Researchers are now experimenting with inserting genes related to the ability to resist cold temperatures into the Asian elephant, which is related to the mammoth. The animals thus created could survive in the steppes of Siberia and Alaska. In Australia, scientists have managed to extract the genetic material of marsupial wolves from preserved embryos in museums. The predator’s genes are replicated in the lab and implanted into the related marsupial mouse - in a bid to bring the extinct creature back to life. And biotechnology could also help white rhinos in Africa: Researchers in Berlin are fertilizing eggs from the last two living females with sperm from deceased males frozen and preserved for decades. However, these practices are also attracting criticism. Biology researchers question the usefulness of revived species for natural habitats. They fear that the excitement surrounding the idea of bringing back extinct species could distract people from the many problems that cause animals to disappear, in the first place. Are some scientists playing God - with unforeseeable consequences for the environment? #documentary #dwdocumentary #dwdocs #mammoth ______ DW Documentary gives you knowledge beyond the headlines. Watch top documentaries from German broadcasters and international production companies. Meet intriguing people, travel to distant lands, get a look behind the complexities of daily life and build a deeper understanding of current affairs and global events. Subscribe and explore the world around you with DW Documentary. Subscribe to: ⮞ DW Documentary (English): https://www.youtube.com/dwdocumentary ⮞ DW Documental (Spanish): https://www.youtube.com/dwdocumental ⮞ DW Documentary وثائقية دي دبليو (Arabic): https://www.youtube.com/dwdocarabia ⮞ DW Documentary हिन्दी (Hindi): https://www.youtube.com/dwdochindi ⮞ DW Doku (German): https://www.youtube.com/dwdoku For more visit: http://www.dw.com/en/tv/docfilm/s-3610 Follow DW Documentary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwdocumentary/ Follow DW Documental on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dwdocumental We kindly ask viewers to read and stick to the DW netiquette policy on our channel: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
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All we want are Mammoths and T-Rex
Restoring extinct species where their habitat still exists is an excellent idea. Preserving nature to prevent further extinctions is an essential idea.
Why can't we do both? Especially species wiped out by people (Mammoth, Thylacine, Dodo bird, Carrier Pigeon, etc.)
I want the dodo to come back so freaking bad
Bring back dinosaurs and animals pre-dating human activity? No. Animals which used to have a place in the world but were wiped out by human activity? Great idea - if we can fit them back in and not use them as exhibits in protected, artificial environments. I mean, look how people freak out at the reality of Beyond Burgers and Impossible Beef! 😺 Dodos - yes. Dinos - please, no.
All the animals we could potentially de-extinct went extinct so recently they coexisted with most living species; they would NOT be invasive if brought back and reintroduced.
This all very cool, but I definitely prefer preserving extant species over bringing back fully extinct ones
Bring them all back. Look at what wolves did to Yellow Stone, it brought an entire ecosystem back.
I honestly don't know if we should, but I do know that the idea is way more exciting than bringing people to Mars.
Just don't bring back my mother in law, and we're good. 😄
theres always a "Karen" in every research. thats why we dont finish one thing to another.
Why is nobody addressing the issue of how any of these extinct species can be taught how to behave as such, instincts only go so far.
Preserving existing and restoring extinct animals are both needed for scientific purposes.
I recently got pooped on by a seagull, imagine what it would be like with a group of Pterodactyls flying about! 😂
We need to focus on saving rhinos before we ever bring back a mammoth or dinosaur!
Yes, but it depends on the species. If their natural habitat is wiped out, then it's foolish to try.
No, we should look after the endangered species we have now
It’s like The Jurassic Park and The Terminator series never existed 😂😂
This is an excellent documentary. i enjoyed it!
Awesome documentary! Thank you for sharing out mission 🧬🦣🦤🐅