4. Woolly Rhinoceros
Imagine unearthing an 18,500-year-old specimen of the mighty woolly rhino from the icy realms of Siberia. In 2020, scientists achieved the seemingly impossible by unraveling the genetic code of this prehistoric giant through genome sequencing. This monumental achievement sparked hopes of cloning the magnificent creature by blending its DNA with that of a related living animal. Yet, Dr. Albert Protopopov from the prestigious Yakushian Academy of Sciences warns us not to be carried away by dreams of woolly rhino safaris, as he sheds light on the immense obstacles that cast shadows on this ambitious endeavor.
