Hendrik Poinar: Bring back the woolly mammoth!

The transcript discusses the possibility of sequencing extinct genomes and reviving species like the woolly mammoth. It explores mammoth evolution, extinction, and the challenges of DNA preservation. Advances in sequencing techniques have revealed interbreeding among mammoth species and the potential to revive them using Asian elephant chromosomes. Ethical considerations are highlighted, emphasizing the need for thoughtful discussion before proceeding with such endeavors.

What is the significance of the mammoth genome in understanding its relationship with modern elephants?

What does the speaker suggest about the possibility of reviving extinct species?

How does the speaker describe the habitat suitability for a revived mammoth?

What ethical considerations does the speaker raise regarding the revival of extinct species?