{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Dire Wolf Brought Back? The Wild Science and Ethics of De-Extinction","description":"De-extinction is no longer just science fiction. In this episode, we dive into the controversial concept of bringing back extinct species\u2014specifically the dire wolf\u2014using cutting-edge genetic engineering. Inspired by the headline-grabbing efforts to resurrect woolly mammoths, scientists are now exploring how DNA from ancient canids could be used to reintroduce this Ice Age predator into modern ecosystems. Genetic engineering plays a central role in this story. From piecing together fragmented DNA to editing modern genomes, researchers face significant scientific, ethical, and ecological hurdles. What would it mean to bring back a dire wolf? Would the creature truly be a dire wolf\u2014or a hybrid imitation? We explore what\u2019s possible, what\u2019s fantasy, and what responsibilities come with resurrecting the past.       Follow a career in conservation: https:\/\/www.conservation-careers.com\/online-training\/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program. &amp;nbsp;  Do you want to join my Ocean Community? Sign Up for Updates on the process: www.speakupforblue.com\/oceanapp &amp;nbsp; Sign up for our Newsletter:&amp;nbsp;http:\/\/www.speakupforblue.com\/newsletter    &amp;nbsp;   Facebook Group: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/bit.ly\/3fOF3Wf Instagram:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/bit.ly\/3rIaJSG TikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@speakupforblue  Twitter:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/bit.ly\/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com\/youtube              &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"How To Protect The Ocean","author_url":"https:\/\/www.speakupforblue.com\/show\/speak-up-for-the-ocean-blue\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36077540\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/0066cc\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/36077540"}