Some scientists are attempting something bold — and maybe a little terrifying. By studying ancient DNA and manipulating the genetics of modern birds, researchers are trying to revive traits of the so-called “avian dinosaurs.” It sounds like the plot of a sci-fi movie, but it’s happening in real labs right now. In this video, we’ll explore how far this research has already gone, what scientists hope to learn, and why many experts warn it could create more problems than discoveries. Bringing back prehistoric traits might unlock evolutionary secrets… or unleash consequences we’re not ready for. Let’s dive into the science and the risks behind resurrecting a dinosaur’s distant cousin. Credit: CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en Giant Moa model: by Takver / Mercury Bay Museum https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Giant_Moa_model.jpg Dinornis robustus: by Diego Tirira https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dinornis_robustus_DT_-NZ_Christchurch-_(2)_(20847454642).jpg Extinct monsters (Plate XXIII): by Biodiversity Heritage Library https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Extinct_monsters_(Plate_XXIII)_(5977254935).jpg Moa and eagle at Museum of New Zealand: by Sergio Alexandro / Museum of New Zealand Te Papa https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Moa_and_eagle_at_Museum_of_New_Zealand_Te_Papa_Tongarewa-5May2009.jpg CRISPR illustration: by UC Berkeley, Video by Roxanne Makasdjian and Stephen McNally, Additional footage provided by Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) and Ella Maru Studio CC BY 2.5 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5/deed.en CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en Model of Giant Moa: by KKPCW https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Model_of_Giant_Moa_-_1.jpg Model of Giant Moa: by KKPCW https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Model_of_Giant_Moa_-_2.jpg Raphus cucullatus skeleton: by Emőke Dénes / Natural History Museum in London, England https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ma_-_Raphus_cucullatus_skeleton_3.jpg Dinornis robustus: by Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dinornis_robustus_(AM_LB7171-6).jpg Dinornis robustus: by Courtesy of York Museums Trust https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dinornis_robustus,_South_Island_Giant_Moa_-_in_gallery,_close_up_YORYM_2004_20.jpg Maori dancers performing Haka: by Raymonst3 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Maori_dancers_performing_Haka.jpg The Lost World: Jurassic Park / DreamWorks Interactive The Dead Lands / General Film Corporation The Time Machine / Warner Bros. The Matrix / Warner Bros. Jurassic Park III / Universal Pictures Spider-Man / Marvel Enterprises Animation is created by Bright Side. —————————————————————————————- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD34jRLrMrJux4VxV Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz —————————————————————————————- Our Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightplanet/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.official?lang=en Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru —————————————————————————————- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me —————————————————————————————- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate.
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