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"Will Be Revived from Extinction, Here's the Iconic Appearance of the Dodo Bird"

As time goes by, many animals and plants are declared extinct. This extinction is caused by various factors, including human interference.

Recently, there has been news mentioning that the Dodo Bird, one of the extinct bird species, will be brought back to life.

This bird is even recognized as the most iconic symbol. How will the appearance of the Dodo Bird be revived after becoming extinct due to human intervention? Quoted from the YouTube channel Dunia Alam, let's listen to the following explanation.

The first time European nations discovered the Dodo Bird was in the 16th century on the island of Mauritius. At that time, the bird, which was not afraid of humans, still roamed freely as it should.

However, less than 100 years after humans arrived on the island of Mauritius, the Dodo bird can no longer be found until today.

Actually, no one knows for sure when the Dodo Bird became extinct. However, some experts believe that this bird became extinct in the late 1600s. On the other hand, there is also a view that the extinction of the Dodo Bird occurred in the late 1700s. The extinction of the Dodo Bird was caused by human activities, especially because this bird was not afraid of humans and was unable to fly, making it an easy target for hunting.

"In addition, over time, humans continue to destroy the habitat of the Dodo Bird by cutting down trees for their own interests. Not only that, the animals brought by humans are also considered as one of the main factors causing the extinction of the Dodo Bird, such as invasive species."

The following is the translation of the given 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "The invasive species is involved in preying on the nests of the Dodo Bird, consuming its eggs, and competing for food."

"On the other hand, it is speculated that the Dodo Bird has a low level of reproduction."
As a result, the combination of several previous factors caused the extinction of the Dodo Bird.

What's worse, not only the Dodo Bird is experiencing extinction, but it is also reported that the habitat in Mauritius Island is experiencing damage.

Although no longer visible, it has been reported in recent months that a genetic engineering company plans boldly to revive the Dodo Bird.

Colossal Biosciences is a biotechnology company that is determined to realize this aspiration.

"Previously, this company has planned to revive two other species that have long been extinct, namely the woolly mammoth and the Tasmanian tiger. Avian Genomics Group, which is a new company, will be the main driver in the efforts to revive the Dodo Bird."

"Dodo is a prime example of a species that went extinct because we as humans made it impossible for them to survive in their natural habitat."

According to the NY Post, Beth Shapiro, a paleontologist and member of the advisory board of Colossal Biosciences, said, "ujar Beth Shapiro, ahli paleontologi dan anggota dewan penasehat Colossal Biosciences dilaporkan NY Post."

"After focusing on genetic advancements in ancient DNA throughout my career and being the first person to fully sequence the dodo genome, I am thrilled to collaborate with Colossal and the people of Mauritius in de-extinction and ultimately reintroducing the dodo."
continue Shapiro.

Source: Youtube Dunia Alam

The noble goal of the company, which deserves to be recognized as extraordinary, has successfully attracted the attention of several prominent investors who are willing to inject funds as an investment for the company's development.

A number of well-known investors, including names like Chris Hemsworth, Nicholas Braun, Paris Hilton, as well as venture capital firm CIA In-Q-Tel and other entities, have also contributed.

Colossal Biosciences now has a valuation of USD1.5 billion after successfully closing a Series B funding round worth USD150 million.

Participants in the latest funding round include technology investors, the United States Innovative Technology Fund, "Jurassic World" producer Thomas Tull, and Breyer Capital. Therefore, overall, Colossal has raised a total of USD225 million since its debut in September 2021.

However, the steps that will be taken by the company are not free from criticism. Many parties express doubts about achieving these goals. Moreover, there are unknown variables related to the effort to recreate species that have long been extinct.

This startup company oversees more than 40 scientists and operates three laboratories for woolly mammoth projects, claiming that its production will be possible by 2028.

"On the other hand, the team handling the Tasmanian tiger consists of '30 dedicated scientists' who claim to have made 'significant progress' in their genetic engineering process."

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