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[–] Coelacanth@feddit.nu 9 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

If reading about this makes you sad, then this might give a small solace. Most of these animals are lost for good, but the Tasmanian Tiger is surprisingly close to being revived!

EDIT: Removed direct link to X

[–] Empricorn@feddit.nl 10 points 1 week ago (1 children)

No judgement to you, but for those not wanting to support the Nazi's site:

https://xcancel.com/colossal/status/1877077480520990803

And thank you. That is positive news, especially in light of this (too long) list!

[–] Coelacanth@feddit.nu 6 points 1 week ago

That's good looking out, sorry for posting the regular link. I've edited my comment.

[–] dantheclamman@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago

It is cool that they have the complete genome! Unlike their "dire wolf" stuff, which was sketchy to say the least, this sounds much more promising