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Offline Parnell

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Rewilding & De-extinction.
« on: September 27, 2013, 04:02:36 pm »
I previewed these TED talks for my BIO class.  Thought ya'll might enjoy if you've got some time.

http://www.ted.com/talks/george_monbiot_for_more_wonder_rewild_the_world.html

http://www.ted.com/talks/stewart_brand_the_dawn_of_de_extinction_are_you_ready.html

The de-extinction talk is very interesting to think about.  Imagine hunting a European Auroch or Wooly Mammoth someday.

Thoughts?
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Offline PrimitiveTim

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Re: Rewilding & De-extinction.
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2013, 10:35:35 am »
I saw that.  I like it.  I wish Florida panthers would make a strong rebound.
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Offline Olanigw (Pekane)

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Re: Rewilding & De-extinction.
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2013, 11:51:05 am »
I saw that.  I like it.  I wish Florida panthers would make a strong rebound.
Port Charlotte area is having a decent comeback, if the road kills are any indication.  Bittersweet
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Offline H Rhodes

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Re: Rewilding & De-extinction.
« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2013, 12:51:52 pm »
Thanks for posting.  I enjoyed both videos.   Jurassic park was not so far fetched huh?  I am all for de-extinction!
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Offline Adam

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Re: Rewilding & De-extinction.
« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2013, 06:11:02 pm »
Hmmm... Mammoth sinew... I wonder...

Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: Rewilding & De-extinction.
« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2013, 10:05:51 pm »
Hmmm... Mammoth sinew... I wonder...

Typically animals that run and jump have stronger sinew.  I'd love to get to harvest one to find out, though!  Fred Flintstone rack of ribs for me, even if they tip over my picnic table!
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