“De-extinction startup Colossal Biosciences has gene-edited mice to have mammoth-like features, creating what the company calls the Colossal Woolly Mouse.” (They eventually want to do the same w/ Asian elephants.) https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-just-created-a-woolly-mouse-with-mammoth-like-fur/
WIRED · Scientists Just Created a ‘Woolly Mouse’ With Mammoth-Like Fur
@kottke
- Sir, we are in the midst of the sixth mass extinction. Humanity’s impact on nature is...
- Yadda yadda yadda. You know what I think? Let's bring back mammoths! 
Did they not see the Jurassic Park movies?
Or not understand that it is not good to do this?!?
@cainmark @kottke
It's okay, if the mice escape, they have a plan for that.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=W85oD8FEF78
