Woolly mammoth could be back on Earth by 2028 as genetic engineering firm Colossal Sciences has received the necessary funding for its de-extinction efforts.
The De-Extinction Dream
Colossal Sciences, a biotechnology and genetic engineering firm based in Texas, is aiming to “de-extinct” the beast and claim that it could be roaming on US land again in just over three years from now.
The company announced that it has raised $200 million in its latest round of funding to make the mammoth return happen as soon as possible.
$435 Million Raised for Revival
It has raised $435 million altogether since launching in 2021.
Colossal Sciences CEO and founder Ben Lamm is “positive” that the first woolly mammoth calves will be born in late 2028.
He said: “Our recent successes in creating the technologies necessary for our end-to-end de-extinction toolkit have been met with enthusiasm by the investor community.
“This funding will grow our team, support new technology development, expand our de-extinction species list while continuing to allow us to carry forth our mission to make extinction a thing of the past.”
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Sources: Colossal Sciences
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