3. Dodo
Once considered the emblem of extinction, the dodo bird’s tragic fate unfolded centuries ago on the African island of Mauritius. Colonization by Dutch sailors, coupled with the introduction of invasive species, spelled doom for these flightless birds. But in 2022, a ray of hope emerged as Dr. Beth Shapiro from the University of California unveiled the complete sequencing of the dodo’s genome, rekindling the possibility of its revival. However, the path to resuscitating this quirky avian species is strewn with challenges, as researchers grapple with the complexities of creating a viable dodo embryo that honors its unique heritage.
